28Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.
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From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
A Psalm of David. I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing.
A Psalm of David. Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide.
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 28)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 dissimulation, must religiously discharge all the trusts reposed in him, must support and countenance truth. He must likewise rule with clemency, and by all acts of compassion gain the affections of his…
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