King James Version
Proverbs 20:28 in the King James Version says “Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 20 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.”
Proverbs 20:28 · KJV
A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.
The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. candle: or, lamp
Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.
The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head.
The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly. cleanseth: Heb. is a purging medicine against
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Mercy”
H2617kindness; by implication (towards god) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
“preserve”
H5341to guard, in a good sense (to protect, maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.)
“Mercy”
H2617kindness; by implication (towards god) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
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