Proverbs 28:13-21

New International Version

¹³ Whoever conceals their sins^(A) does not prosper,
    but the one who confesses^(B) and renounces them finds mercy.^(C)

¹⁴ Blessed is the one who always trembles before God,
    but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.

¹⁵ Like a roaring lion or a charging bear
    is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.

¹⁶ A tyrannical ruler practices extortion,
    but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.

¹⁷ Anyone tormented by the guilt of murder
    will seek refuge^(D) in the grave;
    let no one hold them back.

¹⁸ The one whose walk is blameless is kept safe,^(E)
    but the one whose ways are perverse will fall^(F) into the pit.^[a]

¹⁹ Those who work their land will have abundant food,
    but those who chase fantasies will have their fill of poverty.^(G)

²⁰ A faithful person will be richly blessed,
    but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished.^(H)

²¹ To show partiality^(I) is not good^(J)—
    yet a person will do wrong for a piece of bread.^(K)