He Who Hides His Evils Will Be Buried with Them

Philosophical Summary

One of the sternest ethical warnings in the Eji Ogbe corpus. The proverb functions as a counterpart to "truth like the sun cannot be hidden for long" — both insist that Eji Ogbe's light is inescapable. The person who hides wrongs is not protecting themselves; they are simply carrying a growing load that will accompany them beyond death. Confession, correction, and transparency are the prescribed antidotes.