Proverbs 28:13
He who conceals his rebellious breaches of relationships does not prosper, 2 but whoever yadah ·extend hands in confession· and forsake renounces them finds racham ·merciful love·. 1
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12When the upright triumph, there is great glory; 2 but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. 1
14Blessed is the man who always fears; 2 but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble. 1
Cross References
Genesis 3:12The man said, “The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit from the tree, and I ate it.”
Exodus 10:16Then Pharaoh called for Moses [Drawn out] and Aaron [Light-bringer] in haste, and he said, “I have sinned ·deviated (from the standard goal)· against Adonai your God, and against you.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:13
12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. Note, 1. The comfort of the people of God is the honour of the nation in which they live. There is a great glory dwelling in the land when the righteous do rejoice, when they have their liberty, the free exercise of their religion, and are not persecuted, when the government countenances them and speaks comfortably to them, when they prosper and grow rich, and, much more, when they are preferred and employed and have… Read the whole commentary →