Proverbs 20:28
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.”
חֵסֵד
Love, loving kindness, covenant love. Hesed. The most beautiful word in the Hebrew Bible. Loyal steadfast unfailing love that goes far beyond what is required. God's hesed endures forever.
מֶלֶךְ
a king
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מֶלֶךְ
King. Melek. A ruler with supreme authority. The LORD is King forever and ever. Every earthly king is answerable to the King of kings.
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נָצַר
they preserve
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נָצַר
to guard, in a good sense (to protect, maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.)
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כִּסֵּא
throne/ his
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כִּסֵּא
properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
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