King James Bible
KJVHe that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 28:13
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 28:13 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He that hideth his sins, shall not prosper: but he that shall confess, and forsake them, shall obtain mercy. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but he who confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. | |
World English BibleWEB | He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Whoso is covering his transgressions prospereth not, And he who is confessing and forsaking hath mercy. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that covers his sins shall not prosper: but whoever confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that hideth his sins, shall not prosper: but he that shall confess, and forsake them, shall obtain mercy.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but he who confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
World English Bible
WEBHe who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is covering his transgressions prospereth not, And he who is confessing and forsaking hath mercy.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that covers his sins shall not prosper: but whoever confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy.
King James Bible
KJVHe that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
American Standard Version
ASVHe that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that hideth his sins, shall not prosper: but he that shall confess, and forsake them, shall obtain mercy.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but he who confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
World English Bible
WEBHe who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is covering his transgressions prospereth not, And he who is confessing and forsaking hath mercy.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that covers his sins shall not prosper: but whoever confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy.