In the book of the Proverbs, the actual listing of
proverbial statements begins in Proverbs 10 and
extends to the end of the book.  A proverbial
statement might be defined as a short, pithy saying
that expresses a significant, substantial truth for
life.  In Proverbs 28:13-14 we find two proverbs that
are connected to one another in the truths that they
present.  Grammatically, each proverb presents a
truth of contrast concerning two categories of
believers.  (Note:  The matter of confessing sin only
applies to the daily walk of believers.  Lost sinners
need to make the decision of repentance and faith in
Christ for eternal salvation.  Believers need to make
the practice of repentance and confession of sin for
daily fellowship.)  On the one hand, there is the
category of those believers who stubbornly attempt to
cover their sins.  On the other hand, there is the
category of those believers who submissively confess
and forsake their sins.  Furthermore, the two
proverbs together present truths of parallel
concerning these two categories of believers.  On the
one hand, those believers who attempt to cover their
sins are set in parallel with those who harden their
hearts against the Lord.  On the other hand, those
believers who confess and forsake their sins are set
in parallel with those who walk in the fear of the
Lord.  Even so, in Proverbs 28:13-14 we find four
contrasts concerning these two categories of
believers.

1.  The Contrast of Confession. (v. 13)

2.  The Contrast of Consequence. (v. 13)

3.  The Contrast of Conscience. (v. 14)

4.  The Contrast of Conclusion. (v. 14)