Proverbs 20:28

"Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy."

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All Translations

BBE BBE

Mercy and good faith keep the king safe, and the seat of his power is based on upright acts.

DBY DBY

Mercy and truth preserve the king; and he upholdeth his throne by mercy.

KJV King James Version

Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.

WBT WBT

Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upheld by mercy.

WEB WEB

Love and faithfulness keep the king safe. His throne is sustained by love.

YLT YLT

Kindness and truth keep a king, And he hath supported by kindness his throne.