Proverbs 28:13

The Boldness of the Righteous · Proverbs 28:1–28
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Translations

Modern
He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
Traditional
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
Literal
One covering his transgressions will not prosper, and one confessing and forsaking them will find mercy.
Latin
Qui abscondit scelera sua non dirigetur; qui autem confessus fuerit et reliquerit ea, misericordiam consequetur.

Original

Hebrew
English
He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.

Notes

Wise people admit their mistakes and wrongdoings and seek to correct them (see Psalm 32:1–5).

Theme notes and profiles

Compassionate Healer

Glossary

Hezekiah Proverbs, Book of

Topics

Affairs Asking Forgiveness Blaming Others Breaking Bad Habits Confession Confession of Sin: Promises To Confession of Sin: should be Accompanied With: Forsaking Sin Covering Failure God: Mercy of Hardened Hearts Impenitence: General Scriptures Concerning Making Mistakes Personal Responsibility Prayer: Confession In Removing Sin Repentance: Conviction of Sin Necessary To Repentance: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Restoring Friendship Self-Righteousness: General Scriptures Concerning Sin: Guilt of Concerning Sin: should be Confessed Sins Taking Responsibility The Mercy of God: Manifested: To Repentant Sinners Wicked (People): Contrasted with Righteous People