Proverbs 28:13

Authorized King James Version

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"¶ He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy."

— Proverbs 28:13, Authorized King James Version

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Proverbs 28 — Context

10

¶ Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good [things] in possession.

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.

16

¶ The prince that wanteth understanding [is] also a great oppressor: [but] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.