Proverbs 28:13-15

Good News Translation

¹³ 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.

¹⁴ Always obey the Lord and you will be happy. If you are stubborn, you will be ruined.

¹⁵ Poor people are helpless against a wicked ruler; he is as dangerous as a growling lion or a prowling bear.