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Proverbs 20:28

Mercy and truth are a guard to a king, and will surround his throne with righteousness.

Parallel Translations

LXX2012View canonical →
Mercy and truth are a guard to a king, and will surround his throne with righteousness.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
Love and faithfulness keep the king safe. His throne is sustained by love.
World English Bible

Cross References

Proverbs 16:12Psalms 101:1Psalms 26:1Proverbs 29:14Proverbs 16:6Isaiah 16:5Psalms 21:7Psalms 61:7

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