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Proverbs 20:28
Lovingkindness and faithfulness, will guard a king,—therefore should he support, with lovingkindness, his throne.
Proverbs 20:28 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Proverbs 20:28 in other translations
Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.
Loving devotion and faithfulness preserve a king; by these he maintains his throne.
Love and faithfulness keep the king safe. His throne is sustained by love.
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In context
25 It is a snare to a man, that he should rashly cry Holy! and, after making vows, to reflect!
26 A wise king, winnoweth out the lawless, when he hath turned over them the wheel.
27 The lamp of Yahweh, is the spirit of a son of earth, searching all the chambers of the inner man.
28 Lovingkindness and faithfulness, will guard a king,—therefore should he support, with lovingkindness, his throne.
29 The beauty of young men, is their strength, and, the ornament of old men, a hoary head.
30 Blows that cut in, cleanse away wickedness, and, smitings, [enter] the chambers of the inner man.
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