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Proverbs 28:13 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 28 · verse 13
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.Proverbs 28:13 · King James Version
Proverbs 28:13 in context
11The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
12When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
13He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
14Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
15As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
Commentary
Cross references
- 1 John 1:8-10
- Psalms 32:3-5
- Job 31:33
- Luke 15:18-24
- Jeremiah 3:12-13
- Daniel 9:20-23
- Psalms 51:1-5
- Job 33:27
Key words (Strong's)
- confessethyâdâhphysically, to throw at or awayH3034 →
- forsakethʻâzabto loosenH5800 →
- coverethkâçâhproperly, to plumpH3680 →
- prospertsâlachto push forward, in various sensesH6743 →
- sinspeshaʻa revoltH6588 →
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Here is, 1. The folly of indulging sin, of palliating and excusing it, denying or extenuating it, diminishing it, dissembling it, or throwing the blame of it upon others: He that thus covers his sins shall not prosper, let him never expect it.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary