Proverbs 28:13
King James Version
9 Jun 2026
“He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.”
פֶּשַׁע
Transgression, rebellion. Pesha. Wilful rebellion against God. Not just a mistake but a deliberate crossing of a known boundary. God forgives even this completely.
רָחַם
he will be shown mercy
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רָחַם
To have compassion, to show mercy. Racham. As a father has compassion on his children. God's compassion is parental. Fierce protective tender and unconditional.
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כָּסָה
Cover
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כָּסָה
To cover, to conceal. Kasah. He who covers his sin will not prosper. Covering sin keeps it alive. Confessing it ends it. Bring it into the light.
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יָדָה
Confess
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יָדָה
To praise, to give thanks. Yadah. To throw out the hand in praise. Enter His courts with praise. Come with a shout not a whisper.
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צָלַח
he will prosper
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צָלַח
To prosper, to succeed. Tsalach. When you are rooted in God's word He causes you to prosper in whatever you do.
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