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Proverbs 28:13
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Proverbs 28:13
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Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
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Proverbs 28:13 in Other Translations
KJV
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He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
ESV
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Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.
NLT
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People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.
MSG
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You can't whitewash your sins and get by with it; you find mercy by admitting and leaving them.
CSB
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The one who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
Proverbs 28:13 In-Context
11
The rich are wise in their own eyes; one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are.
12
When the righteous triumph, there is great elation; but when the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding.
13
Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
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Blessed is the one who always trembles before God, but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.
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Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
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2 Samuel 12:13
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Job 31:33
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Leviticus 5:5
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Psalms 32:1-5
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Daniel 4:27
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1 John 1:9
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