28 Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.
28 Love and faithfulness keep a king safe; through love his throne is made secure.
28 Steadfast love and faithfulness preserve the king, and by steadfast love his throne is upheld.
28 Love and truth form a good leader; sound leadership is founded on loving integrity.
28 Mercy and truth preserve the king, And by lovingkindness he upholds his throne.
28 Unfailing love and faithfulness protect the king; his throne is made secure through love.
5 Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
5 remove wicked officials from the king's presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness.
5 take away the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
5 Remove the wicked from leadership and authority will be credible and God-honoring.
5 Take away the wicked from before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness.
5 Remove the wicked from the king's court, and his reign will be made secure by justice.
(Read Proverbs 25:4-5)
For a prince to suppress vice, and reform his people, is the best way to support his government.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 20:28
Commentary on Proverbs 20:28
(Read Proverbs 20:28)
Mercy and truth are the glories of God's throne.