SEV Biblia, Chapter 20:28
¶ Clemencia y verdad guardan al rey; y con misericordia sustenta su trono.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - Proverbs 20:28
Verse 28. Mercy and truth preserve the king ] These are the brightest jewels in the royal crown; and those kings who are most governed by them have the stablest government.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 28. Mercy and truth preserve the king , etc.] Which are two good qualifications in a prince; not ruling his subjects with rigour and cruelty, but with tenderness and clemency; easing them as much as he can of burdens and pressures; showing compassion to the distressed, and pardoning delinquents when the case will admit of it; as also being faithful to his word, promises, and engagements; inviolably adhering to the laws and constitution of the nation, and steady in his administrations of justice; these preserve him in the affections of his people, and make him safe and secure on his throne; and because of these the Lord preserves him from his enemies. It maybe rendered, “grace and truth” f566 ; and applied to Christ, who is full of both, and which are said to preserve him, ( Psalm 40:11); and his throne is upholden by mercy ; this explains what is meant by the preservation of him, and what is the security of his throne and kingdom, which is clemency and goodness to his subjects.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 28 - Mercy and truth are the glories of God's throne.
Original Hebrew
חסד 2617 ואמת 571 יצרו 5341 מלך 4428 וסעד 5582 בחסד 2617 כסאו׃ 3678
