Proverbs 20:28
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 20
“Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.”Proverbs 20:28
What Does Proverbs 20:28 Mean?
Proverbs 20:28 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 20, verse 28 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 13 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (13)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 20:28 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 3:3“Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:”Psalms 40:11“Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O LORD: let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me.”Proverbs 16:6“By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.”Proverbs 16:12“It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.”Psalms 26:1“Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide.”Psalms 101:1“I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing.”Proverbs 25:5“Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.”Proverbs 29:14“The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.”Psalms 21:7“For the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved.”Psalms 61:7“He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.”Isaiah 16:5“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.”1 Kings 20:31“And his servants said unto him, Behold now, we have heard that the kings of the house of Israel are merciful kings: let us, I pray thee, put sackcloth on our loins, and ropes upon our heads, and go out to the king of Israel: peradventure he will save thy life.”Jeremiah 22:15“Shalt thou reign, because thou closest thyself in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice, and then it was well with him?”
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