King James Bible
KJVMercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 20:28
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 20:28 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Kindness and truth preserve the king; And his throne is upholden by kindness. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Mercy and truth preserve the king, and his throne is strengthened by clemency. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Mercy and truth preserve the king; and he upholdeth his throne by mercy. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upheld by mercy. | |
World English BibleWEB | Love and faithfulness keep the king safe. His throne is sustained by love. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Kindness and truth keep a king, And he hath supported by kindness his throne. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upheld by mercy. |
American Standard Version
ASVKindness and truth preserve the king; And his throne is upholden by kindness.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBMercy and truth preserve the king, and his throne is strengthened by clemency.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTMercy and truth preserve the king; and he upholdeth his throne by mercy.
English Revised Version
ERVMercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTMercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upheld by mercy.
World English Bible
WEBLove and faithfulness keep the king safe. His throne is sustained by love.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTKindness and truth keep a king, And he hath supported by kindness his throne.
American King James Version
AKJVMercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upheld by mercy.
King James Bible
KJVMercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.
American Standard Version
ASVKindness and truth preserve the king; And his throne is upholden by kindness.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBMercy and truth preserve the king, and his throne is strengthened by clemency.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTMercy and truth preserve the king; and he upholdeth his throne by mercy.
English Revised Version
ERVMercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTMercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upheld by mercy.
World English Bible
WEBLove and faithfulness keep the king safe. His throne is sustained by love.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTKindness and truth keep a king, And he hath supported by kindness his throne.
American King James Version
AKJVMercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upheld by mercy.