Proverbs 20:28
Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
Mercy and truth preserve the king,.... Which are two good qualifications in a prince; not ruling his subjects with rigour and cruelty, but with tenderness and clemency; easing them as much as he can…
Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Matthew Henry
Here we have, 1. The virtues of a good king. Those are mercy and truth, especially mercy, for that is mentioned twice here. He must be strictly faithful to his word, must be sincere, and abhor all…
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