King James Version
Proverbs 28:13 in the King James Version says “He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 28 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.”
Proverbs 28:13 · KJV
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. own: Heb. eyes
When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. hidden: or, sought for
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“He that covereth”
H3680properly, to plump, i.e., fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“shall not prosper”
H6743to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
“but whoso confesseth”
H3034physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the ha
“them shall have mercy”
H7355to fondle; by implication, to love, especially to compassionate
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