Verse Comparison: Proverbs 28:13
American Standard Version
He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
Amplified® Bible
He who covers his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes his sins will obtain mercy.
Contemporary English Version
If you don't confess your sins, you will be a failure. But God will be merciful if you confess your sins and give them up.
Darby English Version
He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall obtain mercy.
Good News Bible
You will never succeed in life if you try to hide your sins. Confess them and give them up; then God will show mercy to you.
King James Version
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
New American Standard Bible
He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But he who confesses and forsakes {them} will find compassion.
New International Version
He who conceals his sins does not prosper,
but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
New King James Version
He who covers his sins will not prosper,
But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion.
Revised Standard Version
He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is covering his transgressions prospereth not, And he who is confessing and forsaking hath mercy.