Proverbs 28:13
King James Version (KJV)
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
In context
11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
Proverbs 28:13 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find 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.