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, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the perfect shall inherit good.

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

12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, men hide 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 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 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 Darby Bible Translation 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.