Selah · Bible verse
Proverbs 28:13
He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
In context
11The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
13He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
14Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
15As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
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In other languages
日本語 · 箴言 28:13 · 口語訳聖書その罪を隠す者は栄えることがない、言い表わしてこれを離れる者は、あわれみをうける。한국어 · 잠언 28:13 · 개역한글자기의 죄를 숨기는 자는 형통치 못하나 죄를 자복하고 버리는 자는 불쌍히 여김을 받으리라Español · Proverbios 28:13 · Reina-Valera (1909)El que encubre sus pecados, no prosperará: mas el que los confiesa y se aparta, alcanzará misericordia.Português · Provérbios 28:13 · Bíblia Livre (2018)Quem encobre suas transgressões nunca prosperará, mas aquele que as confessa e as abandona alcançará misericórdia.
