Proverbs 20:28
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- 88 The first line uses two Hebrew words, חֶסֶד וֶאֱמֶת (khesed ve’emet, “loyal love and truth”), to tell where security lies. The first word is the covenant term for “loyal love; loving-kindness; mercy”; and the second is “truth” in the sense of what is reliable and dependable. The two words often are joined together to form a hendiadys: “faithful love.” That a hendiadys is intended here is confirmed by the fact that the second line uses only the critical word חֶסֶד.
- 89 The emphasis is on the Davidic covenant (2 Sam 7:11–16; Ps 89:19–37). It is the Lord and his faithful love for his covenant that ultimately makes the empire secure. But the enjoyment of divine protection requires the king to show loyal love as well.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
Steadfast love and faithfulness preserve the king,
and by steadfast love his throne is upheld.
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Love and faithfulness keep a king safe;
through love his throne is made secure.
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Loyalty and faithfulness guard a king;
through loyalty he maintains his throne.
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Unfailing love and faithfulness protect the king;
his throne is made secure through love.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
Loyalty and faithfulness will preserve a king,
and he is upheld with the righteousness of his throne.
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KJV 1900King James Version
Mercy and truth preserve the king:
And his throne is upholden by mercy.
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