Not Prosperous in Covering Sin - Proverbs 28:13

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “when righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden”, and in chapter twenty-eight and verse thirteen of Proverbs Solomon said, “he that covers his sins shall not prosper” where we read,

He that covers his sins shall not prosper:

but whoso confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy.

The verse begins, “He that covers his sins shall not prosper:” Solomon began with the words, “he that covers his sins” or “the person whether male or female who clothes, conceals and makes secret their missing of the mark, mistakes and transgressions” “shall not prosper” which means “will in no way or manner advance, make progress, succeed or be profitable”. Solomon said the person who conceals their errors and transgressions will in no way advance or succeed. 

The verse continues, “but whoso confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy.” Solomon added the words, “but whoso confesses” or “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover the person whether male or female who bemoans, casts away and abandons” “and forsakes them” which means “and depart from and lets go of them, their sins” “shall have mercy” or “will hold, own and possess compassion, tender affection and pity”. Solomon said the person who bemoans and abandons their errors and wrongs will enjoy compassion and pity for their lives. 

When we consider the words in this verse, we learn through Solomon how we are unable to keep our “sins” secret from God, and because He knows everything, He knows we have all sinned. (See Romans 3:23) He sent His Son Jesus to die on the cross for the sins of everyone, and when we yield our lives to Him as our personal “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and teach us to expose and repent from our transgressions so we may enjoy His compassion and pity for all eternity. 

Next time Solomon says, “happy is the man that fears always”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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