Proverbs 20:28 (KJV) - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 20:28 (King James Version)

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Verse Comparison: Proverbs 20:28

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American Standard Version
Kindness and truth preserve the king; And his throne is upholden by kindness.

Amplified® Bible
Loving-kindness {and} mercy, truth {and} faithfulness, preserve the king, and his throne is upheld by [the people's] loyalty.

Contemporary English Version
Rulers are protected by God's mercy and loyalty, but they must be merciful for their kingdoms to last.

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

Good News Bible
A king will remain in power as long as his rule is honest, just, and fair.

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

New American Standard Bible
Loyalty and truth preserve the king, And he upholds his throne by righteousness.

New International Version
Love and faithfulness keep a king safe;
through love his throne is made secure.

New King James Version
Mercy and truth preserve the king,
And by lovingkindness he upholds his throne.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Loyalty and truth preserve the king, And he upholds his throne by righteousness.

Revised Standard Version
Loyalty and faithfulness preserve the king, and his throne is upheld by righteousness.

Young's Literal Translation
Kindness and truth keep a king, And he hath supported by kindness his throne.

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