13 He that hideth his sins, shall not prosper: but he that confesseth, and forsaketh them, shall have mercy.

14 Blessed is the man that [a]feareth always: but he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into evil.

15 As a roaring lion, and an hungry bear, so is [b]a wicked ruler over the poor people.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 28:14 Which standeth in awe of God, and is afraid to offend him.
  2. Proverbs 28:15 For he can never be satisfied, but ever oppresseth and spoileth.

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