New King James Version

Proverbs 28:13-20 New King James Version (NKJV)

13. He who covers his sins will not prosper,But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.

14. Happy is the man who is always reverent,But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

15. Like a roaring lion and a charging bearIs a wicked ruler over poor people.

16. A ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor,But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.

17. A man burdened with bloodshed will flee into a pit;Let no one help him.

18. Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved,But he who is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.

19. He who tills his land will have plenty of bread,But he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough!

20. A faithful man will abound with blessings,But he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.