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Proverbs 20:28
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Proverbs 20:28
28Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.
28*Mercy and trueth preserue the king: and his throne is vpholden by mercy.
- Psal. 101.1. Chap. 29.14.
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Proverbs 20:28
Compassion or pity shown to the distressed or guilty; kindness that withholds deserved harm.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
That which is true; conformity to fact, reality, faithfulness, or God's revealed word, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
To keep safe from harm, loss, decay, or destruction; to protect, maintain, or save.
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A sovereign ruler; one who reigns over a people or realm.
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A royal seat; by extension, sovereign rule or authority.
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Upheld; held up, sustained, supported, or preserved.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
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Open the full verse study12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
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Open the full verse study14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
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Open the full verse study1I WILL sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O Lord, will I sing.
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Open the full verse study1JUDGE me, O Lord; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the Lord; therefore I shall not slide.
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Open the full verse study5And 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.
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Open the full verse study6By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.
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Open the full verse study7For the king trusteth in the Lord, and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved.
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Open the full verse study7He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
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