Verse 13

Proverbs 28:13

English Revised Version

13 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
Original Language Text
hebrew
מְכַסֶּ֣ה פְ֭שָׁעָי/ו לֹ֣א יַצְלִ֑יחַ וּ/מוֹדֶ֖ה וְ/עֹזֵ֣ב יְרֻחָֽם
English Translation
He who covers his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will find mercy.
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Chapter 28 Context
1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. Focus ↗
2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by men of understanding and knowle... Focus ↗
3 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. Focus ↗
4 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. Focus ↗
5 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be... Focus ↗
6 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of gluttonous men shameth his father... Focus ↗
7 He that augmenteth his substance by usury and increase, gathereth it for him that hath pity on the p... Focus ↗
8 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. Focus ↗
9 Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but t... Focus ↗
10 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. Focus ↗
11 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. Focus ↗
12 He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall... Focus ↗
13 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
14 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over a poor people. Focus ↗
15 The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness sha... Focus ↗
16 A man that is laden with the blood of any person shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him. Focus ↗
17 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. Focus ↗
18 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall... Focus ↗
19 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunis... Focus ↗
20 To have respect of persons is not good: neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread. Focus ↗
21 He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, and knoweth not that want shall come upon him. Focus ↗
22 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion... Focus ↗
23 He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be... Focus ↗
24 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. Focus ↗
25 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. Focus ↗
26 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. Focus ↗