Proverbs 28:13

He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 28:13

BSB

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

AKJV

He that covers his sins shall not prosper: but whoever confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy.

CPDV

Whoever hides his crimes will not be guided. But whoever will have confessed and abandoned them shall overtake mercy.

ERV

He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.

NHEB

He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

SMT

He covering his transgression shall not prosper: but he confessing and forsaking, shall be compassionated.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 28:13

HethatcoverethH3680VerbhissinsH6588Noun MasculineshallnotprosperH6743VerbbutwhosoconfessethH3034VerbandforsakethH5800VerbthemshallhavemercyH7355Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 28:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 28:13

Summary

Confessing sins brings mercy and prosperity.

Event

Sin confession bringing mercy

Estimated Time Period

c. 900 BC