Proverbs 28:12-14

Contemporary English Version

¹² When an honest person wins,
    it's time to celebrate;
when crooks are in control,
    it's best to hide.
¹³ If you don't confess your sins,
    you will be a failure.
But God will be merciful
if you confess your sins
    and give them up.
¹⁴ The Lord blesses everyone
    who is afraid to do evil,
but if you are cruel,
    you will end up in trouble.