Catholic Public Domain Version
"Whoever hides his crimes will not be guided. But whoever will have confessed and abandoned them shall overtake mercy. "
— Proverbs 28:13, Catholic Public Domain Version
“He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.”
“He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy. ”
“He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.”
“The one who covers his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses them and forsakes them will find mercy.”
“He that hideth his sins, shall not prosper: but he that shall confess, and forsake them, shall obtain mercy.”
“He who keeps his sins secret will not do well; but one who is open about them, and gives them up, will get mercy.”
“He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.”
Whoever deceives the just in a malicious way will fall into his own perdition. And the simple shall possess his goods.
The rich one seems wise to himself. But the poor one, being prudent, shall evaluate him.
In the exultation of the just, there is great glory. When the impious reign, men are brought to ruin.
Whoever hides his crimes will not be guided. But whoever will have confessed and abandoned them shall overtake mercy.
Blessed is the man who is ever fearful. Yet truly, whoever is hardened in mind will fall into evil.
An impious leader over a poor people is like a roaring lion and a hungry bear.
A leader destitute of prudence will oppress many through false accusations. But whoever hates avarice shall prolong his days.