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King James Bible - Proverbs 20:28

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SEV Biblia, Chapter 20:28

¶ Clemencia y verdad guardan al rey; y con misericordia sustenta su trono.

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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.

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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.

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Matthew Henry Commentary

Verses 28 - Mercy and truth are the glories of God's throne.

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Original Hebrew

חסד 2617 ואמת 571 יצרו 5341 מלך 4428 וסעד 5582 בחסד 2617 כסאו׃ 3678