Proverbs 20:28 · KJV
“Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.”
— Proverbs 20:28
The spirit of man {is} the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. {candle: or, lamp}
The glory of young men {is} their strength: and the beauty of old men {is} the gray head.
Proverbs 20 — Context
A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.
27The spirit of man {is} the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. {candle: or, lamp}
28Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.
29The glory of young men {is} their strength: and the beauty of old men {is} the gray head.
30The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so {do} stripes the inward parts of the belly. {cleanseth...: Heb. is a purging medicine against}
Cross References
Proverbs 16:12
{It is} an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
Proverbs 29:14
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
Psalms 101:1
[A Psalm of David.] I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing.
Psalms 26:1
[{A Psalm} of David.] Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; {therefore} I shall not slide.
Proverbs 16:6
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD {men} depart from evil.
Psalms 21:7
For the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved.
Isaiah 16:5
And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness. {established: or, prepared}
Psalms 61:7
He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, {which} may preserve him.