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Pro 20:28 — Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.

Phrase of Scripture		Correlating Passages

Mercy		Pro 16:6; Psa 61:7; Psa 101:1
his		Pro 16:12; Pro 29:14; Psa 21:7; Psa 26:1; Isa 16:5

Correlating Passages

Mercy

	Pro 16:6	By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD [men] depart from evil.
	Psa 61:7	He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, [which] may preserve him.
	Psa 101:1	[[A Psalm of David.]] I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing.

his

	Pro 16:12	[It is] an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
	Pro 29:14	The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
	Psa 21:7	For the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved.
	Psa 26:1	[[[A Psalm] of David.]] Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; [therefore] I shall not slide.
	Isa 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.

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Scott, Thomas. "Proverbs 20:28," The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. Blue Letter Bible. 1836. 9 Jul 2004. .
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