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## Proverbs 28:16 in Context (Verses 13–19 KJV)
 
 [13 ](/kjv/proverbs/28/13) He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh *them* shall have mercy.
 
 [14 ](/kjv/proverbs/28/14) Happy *is* the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
 
 [15 ](/kjv/proverbs/28/15) *As* a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; *so is* a wicked ruler over the poor people.
 
 [16 ](/kjv/proverbs/28/16) The prince that wanteth understanding *is* also a great oppressor: *but* he that hateth covetousness shall prolong *his* days.
 
 [17 ](/kjv/proverbs/28/17) A man that doeth violence to the blood of *any* person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
 
 [18 ](/kjv/proverbs/28/18) Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but *he that is* perverse *in his* ways shall fall at once.
 
 [19 ](/kjv/proverbs/28/19) He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain *persons* shall have poverty enough.
 
[Proverbs 27](/kjv/proverbs/27) [Proverbs 29](/kjv/proverbs/29)

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