Verse 13

Proverbs 28:13

Noah Webster Bible

13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but he who confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
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 its princes: but by a man of understanding and knowledge th... Focus ↗
3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. Focus ↗
4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. Focus ↗
5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things . Focus ↗
6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he... Focus ↗
7 He who keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. Focus ↗
8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity... Focus ↗
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. Focus ↗
10 Whoever causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: b... Focus ↗
11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor man that hath understanding searcheth him out. Focus ↗
12 When righteous men rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. Focus ↗
13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but he who confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mer...
14 Happy is the man that feareth always: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. Focus ↗
15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. Focus ↗
16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness sha... Focus ↗
17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. Focus ↗
18 He who walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. Focus ↗
19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall... Focus ↗
20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocen... Focus ↗
21 To have respect of persons is not good: for, for a piece of bread that man will transgress. Focus ↗
22 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. Focus ↗
23 He that rebuketh a man afterward shall find more favor than he that flattereth with the tongue. Focus ↗
24 He that robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the compani... Focus ↗
25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be m... Focus ↗
26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoever walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. Focus ↗
27 He that giveth to the poor shall not want: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. Focus ↗
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. Focus ↗