Proverbs 28:16

He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper,

but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

Blessed is the man who always fears;

but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

As a roaring lion or a charging bear,

so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

A man who is tormented by blood guilt will be a fugitive until death.

No one will support him.

Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe;

but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.

One who works his land will have an abundance of food;

but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.