Proverbs 28:13,17,24 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 28:13 NIV (New International Version)
Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
Proverbs 28:17 NIV (New International Version)
Anyone tormented by the guilt of murder will seek refuge in the grave; let no one hold them back.
Proverbs 28:24 NIV (New International Version)
Whoever robs their father or mother and says, “It’s not wrong,” is partner to one who destroys.
Proverbs 28:13 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.
Proverbs 28:17 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
If one is burdened with the blood of another, he will be a fugitive until death; let no one help him.
Proverbs 28:24 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, “That is no transgression,” is a companion to a man who destroys.
Proverbs 28:13 NLT (New Living Translation)
People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.
Proverbs 28:17 NLT (New Living Translation)
A murderer’s tormented conscience will drive him into the grave. Don’t protect him!
Proverbs 28:24 NLT (New Living Translation)
Anyone who steals from his father and mother and says, “What’s wrong with that?” is no better than a murderer.
Proverbs 28:13 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
The one who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
Proverbs 28:17 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
Someone burdened by bloodguilt will be a fugitive until death. Let no one help him.
Proverbs 28:24 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
The one who robs his father or mother and says, “That’s no sin,” is a companion to a person who destroys.
Proverbs 28:13 KJV (King James Version)
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
Proverbs 28:17 KJV (King James Version)
A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person Shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
Proverbs 28:24 KJV (King James Version)
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; The same is the companion of a destroyer.
Proverbs 28:13 NKJV (New King James Version)
He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.
Proverbs 28:17 NKJV (New King James Version)
A man burdened with bloodshed will flee into a pit; Let no one help him.
Proverbs 28:24 NKJV (New King James Version)
Whoever robs his father or his mother, And says, “It is no transgression,” The same is companion to a destroyer.
Proverbs 28:13 MSG (The Message)
You can’t whitewash your sins and get by with it; you find mercy by admitting and leaving them.
Proverbs 28:17 MSG (The Message)
A murderer haunted by guilt is doomed—there’s no helping him.
Proverbs 28:24 MSG (The Message)
Anyone who robs father and mother and says, “So, what’s wrong with that?” is worse than a pirate.
Proverbs 28:13 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
One who conceals his wrongdoings will not prosper, But one who confesses and abandons them will find compassion.
Proverbs 28:17 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
A person who is burdened with the guilt of human blood Will be a fugitive until death; no one is to support him!
Proverbs 28:24 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
He who robs his father or his mother And says, “There is no wrong done,” Is the companion of a person who destroys.
Proverbs 28:13 AMP (Amplified Bible)
He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But whoever confesses and turns away from his sins will find compassion and mercy. [Ps 32:3, 5; 1 John 1:8-10]
Proverbs 28:17 AMP (Amplified Bible)
A man who is burdened with the guilt of human blood (murder) Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him or give him refuge.
Proverbs 28:24 AMP (Amplified Bible)
He who robs his father or his mother And says, “This is no sin,” Is [not only a thief but also] the companion of a man who destroys.
Proverbs 28:13 NET (New English Translation)
The one who covers his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses them and forsakes them will find mercy.
Proverbs 28:17 NET (New English Translation)
The one who is tormented by the murder of another will flee to the pit; let no one support him.
Proverbs 28:24 NET (New English Translation)
The one who robs his father and mother and says, “There is no transgression,” is a companion to the one who destroys.