Bible verse
He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
Proverbs 28:13 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 28.
9 Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
10 He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.
11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.
12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
13 He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
14 Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
16 A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.
17 A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.
KJV
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy.
ASV
He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
ERV
He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
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