Proverbs 28:13

13 Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

Proverbs 28:13 in Other Translations

KJV
13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
ESV
13 Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.
NLT
13 People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.
MSG
13 You can't whitewash your sins and get by with it; you find mercy by admitting and leaving them.
CSB
13 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.
14 Blessed is the one who always trembles before God, but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.
15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.

Cross References 3

  • 1. S 2 Samuel 12:13; S Job 31:33
  • 2. S Leviticus 5:5
  • 3. Psalms 32:1-5; Daniel 4:27; 1 John 1:9
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