Proverbs 20:28
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 20:28 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 20:28 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 20:28 — KJV
“Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.”
— Proverbs 20:28 (KJV)
Proverbs 20:28 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 20:28
“And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness. established: or, prepared”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 20:28: mercy, truth, king
“And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day. mercy: or, bounty”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 20:28: mercy, truth, throne
“He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 20:28: mercy, truth, preserve
“Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face. habitation: or, establishment”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 20:28: mercy, truth, throne
“And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of my master Abraham, who hath not left destitute my master of his mercy and his truth: I being in the way, the LORD led me to the house of my master's brethren.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 20:28: mercy, truth
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