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 people. Mercy and truth
are the glories of God's throne, and kings are called gods. 2. The
advantages he gains thereby. These virtues will preserve his person and
support his government, will make him easy and safe, beloved by his own
people and feared by his enemies, if it be possible that he should have
any.