Proverbs 20:28
Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.
More from Proverbs 20
Verse 1
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
Verse 2
The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.
Verse 3
It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
Verse 4
The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest,
Verse 5
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.