Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 28:13 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Proverbs 28:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 28 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.”
Proverbs 28:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 28:13
This proverb addresses confession and repentance: 'He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.' Covering (kasah) sins—hiding, concealing, refusing to acknowledge them—prevents prosperity (tsalach—success, flourishing). Attempting to hide sin from God is futile (Psalm 139:7-12) and spiritually destructive. Conversely, confessing (yadah—acknowledging, declaring) and forsaking (azab—leaving, abandoning) sins results in mercy (racham—compassion, pity). This establishes the pattern: repentance involves both confession (admitting sin) and fo...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 28:13
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“we deceive ourselves”
“my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.”
“by hiding my iniquity in my heart”
“and will tell him”
“and proclaim these words toward the north”
“and praying”
“when Nathan the prophet came to him”
“and says”
“and he said”
“O God. Renew a right spirit within me.”