Châm Ngôn 28:13
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
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Study Note
The antithetical proverb — 'whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy' — articulates the wisdom tradition's understanding of moral accountability before God. The verb 'conceals' (mekhasseh) implies deliberate hiding rather than innocent forgetfulness, making the contrast a matter of chosen transparency versus chosen deception. The promise of 'mercy' (rachamim — compassion, womb-love) for the one who both confesses and forsakes grounds forgiveness in a relational rather than merely juridical dynamic. The verse is cited alongside Psalm 32:1-5 and 1 John 1:9 in Christian discussions of confession, connecting wisdom and prophetic literature on the theme of divine forgiveness contingent on honest acknowledgment of sin.
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He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
Whoso is covering his transgressions prospereth not, And he who is confessing and forsaking hath mercy.
He who keeps his sins secret will not do well; but one who is open about them, and gives them up, will get mercy.
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