Proverbs 28:13
The Scripture
(13) He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Proverbs 28 the text contrasts the wicked who are punished and the righteous who prosper, showing that God rewards those who follow his ways. It also warns that the poor who are unjust are judged harshly, while the poor who are righteous will be sustained. The chapter emphasizes that true wisdom includes both moral integrity and practical care for the needy.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 10:12Proverbs 17:9Genesis 3:12Genesis 3:13Genesis 4:9I Samuel 15:13I Samuel 15:24Job 31:33Psalms 32:3Psalms 32:4Psalms 32:5Jeremiah 2:22
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