Proverbs 28:13-15

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¹³A man who refuses to admit his mistakes can never be successful. But if he confesses and forsakes them, he gets another chance.

¹⁴Blessed is the man who reveres God, but the man who doesn’t care is headed for serious trouble.

¹⁵A wicked ruler is as dangerous to the poor as a lion or bear attacking them.

Proverbs 28:13-15

New International Version

¹³Whoever conceals their sins^(A) does not prosper,
but the one who confesses^(B) and renounces them finds mercy.^(C)

¹⁴Blessed is the one who always trembles before God,
but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.

¹⁵Like a roaring lion or a charging bear
is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.

¹³The one who conceals his sins
will not prosper,^(A)
but whoever confesses and renounces them
will find mercy.^(B)

¹⁴Happy is the one who is always reverent,^(C)
but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.^(D)

¹⁵A wicked ruler over a helpless people^(E)
is like a roaring lion or a charging bear.^(F)

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