SinaiProverbs 28:13
American Standard Version
He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
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Proverbs 28:13 in other translations
He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper,
but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
Proverbs 28:13 in context
- 11The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
- 12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
- 13He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
- 14Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
- 15As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, So is a wicked ruler over a poor people.