Proverbs
“He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.”
Proverbs 28:13
Proverbs 28:13 (KJV) speaks to repentance, forgiveness of sin, and God's mercy — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
1 John 1:9“Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.”
Psalms 51:1“I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.”
Psalms 32:5“For thy name's sake, O LORD, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great.”
Psalms 25:11“She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.”
John 8:11“Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.”
Isaiah 1:18
Common questions
What does Proverbs 28:13 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 28:13 reads: "He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy." The verse speaks to repentance, forgiveness of sin, and God's mercy. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 28 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Proverbs 28:13 in the King James Version?
Yes. "He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy." is Proverbs 28:13 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 28.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 28:13?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 28:13 include 1 John 1:9, Psalms 51:1, and Psalms 32:5. Reading them alongside Proverbs 28:13 deepens the theme of repentance.
How can I pray with Proverbs 28:13?
Read Proverbs 28:13 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.