²⁸ Mercy and good faith keep the king safe, and the seat of his power is based on upright acts.

¹⁴ The king who is a true judge in the cause of the poor, will be safe for ever on the seat of his power.

¹² Evil-doing is disgusting to kings: for the seat of the ruler is based on righteousness.

⁷ For the king has faith in the Lord, and through the mercy of the Most High he will not be moved.

¹ <Of David.> O Lord, be my judge, for my behaviour has been upright: I have put my faith in the Lord, I am not in danger of slipping.

⁷ May the seat of his authority be before God for ever; may mercy and righteousness keep him safe.

¹ <A Psalm. Of David.> I will make a song of mercy and righteousness; to you, O Lord, will I make melody.

⁶ By mercy and good faith evil-doing is taken away: and by the fear of the Lord men are turned away from evil.

⁵ Then a king's seat will be based on mercy, and one will be seated on it in the tent of David for ever; judging uprightly, and quick to do righteousness.