Proverbs 28:13
Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
In context
10 Whoever leads the upright along an evil path will fall into their own trap, but the blameless will receive a good inheritance. 11 The rich are wise in their own eyes; one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are. 12 When the righteous triumph, there is great elation; but when the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding.
13 Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. 14 Blessed is the one who always trembles before God, but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble. 15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people. 16 A tyrannical ruler practices extortion, but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 28:13 in the KJV
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 28:13 in the ESV
Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.