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


In Context

10 He who leads the upright along an evil path will fall into his own trap, but the blameless will receive a good inheritance.

11 A rich man may be wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.

12 When the righteous triumph, there is great elation; but when the wicked rise to power, men go into hiding.

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

14 Blessed is the man who always fears the Lord , but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked man ruling over a helpless 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 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 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.