Parallel Verses English Standard Version Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. King James Bible He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. American Standard Version He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy. Douay-Rheims Bible He that hideth his sins, shall not prosper: but he that shall confess, and forsake them, shall obtain mercy. English Revised Version He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy. Webster's Bible Translation He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but he who confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. Proverbs 28:13 Parallel Commentary Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament7 He who keepeth instruction is a wise son; But he that is a companion of profligates bringeth his father into shame. We have translated תורה at Proverbs 28:4 by "law;" here it includes the father's instruction regarding the right way of life. נוצר תּורה, according to the nearest lying syntax, has to be taken as pred. זוללים are such as squander their means and destroy their health, vid., under Proverbs 23:20. רעה signifies, as frequently from the idea of (cf. Proverbs 29:3) pasturing, or properly of tending, to take care of, and to have fellowship with. יכלים shall put to shame denotes both that he himself does disgrace to him, and that he brings disgrace to him on the part of others. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge that Proverbs 10:12 Hatred stirs up strifes: but love covers all sins. Job 31:33 If I covered my transgressions as Adam, by hiding my iniquity in my bosom: Psalm 32:3-5 When I kept silence, my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long... whoso Psalm 51:1-5,10 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your loving kindness... and forsaketh Matthew 3:6-10 And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins... Cross References 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Genesis 3:12 The man said, "The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit of the tree, and I ate." Leviticus 5:5 when he realizes his guilt in any of these and confesses the sin he has committed, 2 Samuel 12:13 David said to Nathan, "I have sinned against the LORD." And Nathan said to David, "The LORD also has put away your sin; you shall not die. 2 Samuel 14:32 Absalom answered Joab, "Behold, I sent word to you, 'Come here, that I may send you to the king, to ask, "Why have I come from Geshur? It would be better for me to be there still." Now therefore let me go into the presence of the king, and if there is guilt in me, let him put me to death.'" Ezra 10:11 Now then make confession to the LORD, the God of your fathers and do his will. Separate yourselves from the peoples of the land and from the foreign wives." Nehemiah 9:2 And the Israelites separated themselves from all foreigners and stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. Jump to Previous Compassion Conceals Confesses Confesseth Confessing Covereth Covering Find Finds Forsakes Forsaketh Forsaking Gives Keeps Mercy Obtain Open Prosper Prospereth Renounces Secret Sins TransgressionsJump to Next Compassion Conceals Confesses Confesseth Confessing Covereth Covering Find Finds Forsakes Forsaketh Forsaking Gives Keeps Mercy Obtain Open Prosper Prospereth Renounces Secret Sins TransgressionsLinks Proverbs 28:13 NIVProverbs 28:13 NLT Proverbs 28:13 ESV Proverbs 28:13 NASB Proverbs 28:13 KJV Proverbs 28:13 Bible Apps Proverbs 28:13 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 28:13 Chinese Bible Proverbs 28:13 French Bible Proverbs 28:13 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |