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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 28, Verse 13

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When righteous [men] do rejoice, [there is] great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
King James Version
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.
New English Translation
The one who covers his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses them and forsakes them will find mercy.
World English Bible
He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
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Happy [is] the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
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[As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; [so is] a wicked ruler over the poor people.
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The prince that wanteth understanding [is] also a great oppressor: [but] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.
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A man that doeth violence to the blood of [any] person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
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Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but [he that is] perverse [in his] ways shall fall at once.
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He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough.
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A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
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To have respect of persons [is] not good: for for a piece of bread [that] man will transgress.
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He that hasteth to be rich [hath] an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
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He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.