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Proverbs 28:13
Whoso is covering his transgressions prospereth not, And he who is confessing and forsaking hath mercy.
Proverbs 28:13 · Young's Literal Translation
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Proverbs 28:13 in other translations
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
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In context
10 Whoso is causing the upright to err in an evil way, Into his own pit he doth fall, And the perfect do inherit good.
11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes, And the intelligent poor searcheth him.
12 In the exulting of the righteous the glory is abundant, And in the rising of the wicked man is apprehensive.
13 Whoso is covering his transgressions prospereth not, And he who is confessing and forsaking hath mercy.
14 O the happiness of a man fearing continually, And whoso is hardening his heart falleth into evil.
15 A growling lion, and a ranging bear, Is the wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 A leader lacking understanding multiplieth oppressions, Whoso is hating dishonest gain prolongeth days.
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