A moment in scripture
Proverbs 28:13
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He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
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The surrounding passage
- Proverbs 28:11
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
- Proverbs 28:12
When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
- Proverbs 28:14
Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
- Proverbs 28:15
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
Scripture: King James Version (KJV), English, 66-book canon. The quotation retains the wording and numbering of our source corpus.