13He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.


In Context

10 Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, shall himself fall into his own pit; but the perfect shall inherit good.

11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men conceal themselves.

13 He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.

14 Happy is the man that feareth always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.

15 A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

Proverbs 28:13 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

28:13He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

28:13He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

28:13He that hideth his sins, shall not prosper: but he that shall confess, and forsake them, shall obtain mercy.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

28:13He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

28:13He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

28:13He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but he who confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

28:13He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

28:13Whoso is covering his transgressions prospereth not, And he who is confessing and forsaking hath mercy.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

28:13He that covers his sins shall not prosper: but whoever confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy.