Proverbs 28:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 28:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 28:13 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 28:13 — KJV
“He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.”
— Proverbs 28:13 (KJV)
Proverbs 28:13 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 28:13
“O Lord, I beseech thee, let now thine ear be attentive to the prayer of thy servant, and to the prayer of thy servants, who desire to fear thy name: and prosper, I pray thee, thy servant this day, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man. For I was the king's cupbearer.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:13: prosper, mercy
“Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness' sake, O LORD.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:13: sins, mercy
“Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity. a lengthening...: or, an healing of thine error”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:13: sins, mercy
“And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:13: sins, mercy
“So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:13: whoso, forsaketh
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