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Proverbs 20:28
Kindness and truth keep a king, And he hath supported by kindness his throne.
Proverbs 20:28 · Young's Literal Translation
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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 A snare to a man is he hath swallowed a holy thing, And after vows to make inquiry.
26 A wise king is scattering the wicked, And turneth back on them the wheel.
27 The breath of man is a lamp of Jehovah, Searching all the inner parts of the heart.
28 Kindness and truth keep a king, And he hath supported by kindness his throne.
29 The beauty of young men is their strength, And the honour of old men is grey hairs.
30 The bandages of a wound thou removest with the evil, Also the plagues of the inner parts of the heart!
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