Verse Comparison: Proverbs 20:28
American Standard Version
Kindness and truth preserve the king; And his throne is upholden by kindness.
Amplified® Bible
Loving-kindness {and} mercy, truth {and} faithfulness, preserve the king, and his throne is upheld by [the people's] loyalty.
Darby English Version
Mercy and truth preserve the king; and he upholdeth his throne by mercy.
King James Version
Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.
Revised Standard Version
Loyalty and faithfulness preserve the king, and his throne is upheld by righteousness.
Young's Literal Translation
Kindness and truth keep a king, And he hath supported by kindness his throne.