Proverbs 20:28 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

Kindness and truth keep a king, And he hath supported by kindness his throne.

English ASV

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

English Amplified

Loving-kindness and mercy, truth and faithfulness, preserve the king, and his throne is upheld by [the people's] loyalty.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

Loving-kindness and mercy, truth and faithfulness, preserve the king, and his throne is upheld by [the people's] loyalty.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

Loving devotion and faithfulness preserve a king; by these he maintains his throne.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

Loyalty and faithfulness guard a king; through loyalty he maintains his throne.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

Mercy and truth preserve the king; and he upholdeth his throne by mercy.

English EASY 2024

A king should rule with faithful love and truth. If he is honest and fair, he will continue to rule.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

A king who is loyal and true will keep his power. Loyalty will keep his kingdom strong.

Steadfast love and faithfulness preserve the king, and by steadfast love his throne is upheld.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

A king will remain in power as long as his rule is honest, just, and fair.

English God's Word - GW 1995

Mercy and truth protect a king, and with mercy he maintains his throne.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

Loyalty and faithfulness deliver a king; through loyalty he maintains his throne.

English KJV 1611

Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.

English LSB

Lovingkindness and truth will guard the king, And he upholds his throne by lovingkindness.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

Mercy and truth preserve the king, and his throne is sustained by love.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

Loyalty and truth preserve the king, And he upholds his throne by righteousness.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

Kindness and piety safeguard the king, and he upholds his throne by justice.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

Loyal love and truth preserve a king, and his throne is upheld by loyal love.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

Love and truth keep a king safe. Faithful love makes his throne secure.

English NIV

Love and faithfulness keep a king safe; through love his throne is made secure.

English NKJ 1982

Mercy and truth preserve the king, And by lovingkindness he upholds his throne.

English NLT

Unfailing love and faithfulness protect the king; his throne is made secure through love.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

Loyalty and faithfulness preserve the king, and his throne is upheld by righteousness.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

Good leadership is built on love and truth, for kindness and integrity are what keep leaders in their position of trust.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

Loyalty and faithfulness preserve the king, and his throne is upheld by righteousness.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

If a king is kind, honest, and fair, his kingdom stands secure.

English Tyndale 1537

Mercy and faithfulness preserve the king, and with loving-kindness his seat is holden up.

Proverbs 20:28 — Compare Translations