Proverbs 20:28
"Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy."
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- Proverbs 16:12
"It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness."
Read in chapter → - Proverbs 29:14
"The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever."
Read in chapter → - 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."
Read in chapter → - Psalms 101:1
"I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing."
Read in chapter → - Psalms 21:7
"For the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved."
Read in chapter → - Proverbs 16:6
"By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil."
Read in chapter → - Psalms 61:7
"He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him."
Read in chapter → - 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."
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