Proverbs 28:13
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
In other versions
He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
ASV
He who keeps his sins secret will not do well; but one who is open about them, and gives them up, will get mercy.
BBE
He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall obtain mercy.
DBY
He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, But whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
WEB
Whoso is covering his transgressions prospereth not, And he who is confessing and forsaking hath mercy.
YLT
He that covers his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy.
ENG
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but he who confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
WBT
He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
BSB
In context
11The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
12When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
13He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
14Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
15As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.