Proverbs 28:12-14

Good News Translation

¹² When good people come to power, everybody celebrates, but when bad people rule, people stay in hiding.

¹³ You will never succeed in life if you try to hide your sins. Confess them and give them up; then God will show mercy to you.

¹⁴ Always obey the Lord and you will be happy. If you are stubborn, you will be ruined.