Proverbs 28:13
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
In context
11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.
12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
13 He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
14 Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
Proverbs 28:13 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
- KJV King James Version
- He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
- WEB World English Bible
- He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
- ASV American Standard Version
- He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Whoso is covering his transgressions prospereth not, And he who is confessing and forsaking hath mercy.
- DBY Darby Translation
- He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall obtain mercy.
- WBS Webster Bible
- He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but he who confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.