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Proverbs 20:28–30

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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.
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From verse 28

  1. Proverbs 16:12Rank 1 from verse 28
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    12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

  2. Proverbs 29:14Rank 2 from verse 28
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    14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

  3. Psalms 101:1Rank 3 from verse 28
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    1I WILL sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O Lord, will I sing.

  4. Psalms 26:1Rank 4 from verse 28
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    1JUDGE me, O Lord; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the Lord; therefore I shall not slide.

  5. Isaiah 16:5Rank 5 from verse 28
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    5And 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.

From verse 29

  1. 1 John 2:14Rank 1 from verse 29
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    14I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.

  2. Proverbs 16:31Rank 2 from verse 29
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    31The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

  3. Leviticus 19:32Rank 3 from verse 29
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    32¶ Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I am the Lord.

  4. Jeremiah 9:23–24Rank 4 from verse 29
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    23¶ Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:

    24But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.

From verse 30

  1. Hebrews 12:10Rank 1 from verse 30
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    10For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.

  2. Proverbs 22:15Rank 2 from verse 30
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    15Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

  3. Proverbs 19:25Rank 3 from verse 30
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    25Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

  4. Isaiah 53:5Rank 4 from verse 30
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    5But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

  5. Isaiah 27:9Rank 5 from verse 30
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    9By this therefore shall the iniquity of Jacob be purged; and this is all the fruit to take away his sin; when he maketh all the stones of the altar as chalkstones that are beaten in sunder, the groves and images shall not stand up.

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Proverbs 20:28

COMBINED MEANING

mercy

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Compassion or pity shown to the distressed or guilty; kindness that withholds deserved harm.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

truth

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1. That which is true; conformity to fact or reality. 2. Faithfulness. 3. God's revealed word.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

preserve

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To keep safe from harm, loss, decay, or destruction; to protect, maintain, or save.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

king

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A sovereign ruler; one exercising royal authority over a kingdom.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

upholden

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Held up, sustained, supported, preserved, strengthened, or kept from falling or failing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 20:29

COMBINED MEANING

glory

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Sense 1: Splendour, honour, praise, majesty, or a ground of rejoicing or boasting. Sense 2: To boast, exult, take pride, or rejoice in a person or thing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

young

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1. Early in life or growth. 2. Offspring or young persons or creatures.

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strength

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Power, might, force, ability, firmness, courage, capacity, support, defence, resources, or that by which a person or thing is enabled to stand, act, endure, overcome, or accomplish a work.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

beauty

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The quality or appearance of being fair, comely, pleasing, excellent, or glorious.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

old

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1. Advanced in age or existing for a long time. 2. Of the stated or specified age. 3. Ancient, former, previous, or worn.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

gray

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White mixed with black, especially of hair whitened partly or wholly with age.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

head

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The upper part of the body; a chief, source, summit, or leading position.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 20:30

COMBINED MEANING

wound

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1. An injury or hurt, or to cause one. 2. As the past tense of ‘wind,’ wrapped or bound around.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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evil

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Sense 1: Moral wickedness, sin, wrong, or corruption. Sense 2: Harm, misery, calamity, adversity, or punishment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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inward

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1. Within or toward the inside. 2. Belonging to the inner person. 3. Intimate or close.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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parts

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Sense 1: Portions or divisions of a whole. Sense 2: Divides, separates, departs, or assigns shares.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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27The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly.

28Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.

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29The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head.

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30The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly.

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