Proverbs 20:28 asv — Kindness and truth preserve the king; And his throne is upholden by kindness.

American Standard Version

"Kindness and truth preserve the king; And his throne is upholden by kindness. "

— Proverbs 20:28, American Standard Version

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Proverbs 20:28 in Other Translations

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“Love and faithfulness keep the king safe. His throne is sustained by love.”
World English Bible · Read this chapter in WEB
DRB
“Mercy and truth preserve the king, and his throne is strengthened by clemency.”
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Proverbs 20 — Context

It is a snare to a man rashly to say, It is holy, And after vows to make inquiry.

A wise king winnoweth the wicked, And bringeth the threshing-wheel over them.

The spirit of man is the lamp of Jehovah, Searching all his innermost parts.

Kindness and truth preserve the king; And his throne is upholden by kindness.

The glory of young men is their strength; And the beauty of old men is the hoary head.

Stripes that wound cleanse away evil; And strokesreachthe innermost parts.

Proverbs 20:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 20:28 say?

Proverbs 20:28 in the American Standard Version reads: “Kindness and truth preserve the king; And his throne is upholden by kindness. ”

Where is Proverbs 20:28 in the Bible?

Proverbs 20:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 20, verse 28.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 20:28.

What translation should I read Proverbs 20:28 in?

Proverbs 20:28 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 20:28?

Proverbs 20:28 reads (ASV): “Kindness and truth preserve the king; And his throne is upholden by kindness. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Proverbs 20:28 asv — Kindness and truth preserve the king; And his throne is upholden by kindness.

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