Holy Scripture
Proverbs 28:13
A church father on this verse
“I address you too, the penitents. You should not keep back from yourselves this means of healing [confession] that has been given you. For it says in the Scripture, "He who confesses his sins and abandons them, on him God has mercy." Look at the son who squandered his wealth. And when he returned to his father, he rec…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
13He that covers his own ungodliness shall not prosper: But he that blames himself shall be loved.
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11A rich man is wise in his own conceit; But an intelligent poor man will condemn him.
12By reason of the help of righteous men great glory arises: But in the places of the ungodly men are caught.
— Proverbs 28:13 —
14Blessed is the man who religiously fears always: But the hard of heart shall fall into mischiefs.
15A hungry lion and a thirsty wolf is he, Who, being poor, rules over a poor nation.