12 Bible Verses about Hiding Sins

The one who conceals his sins
will not prosper,
but whoever confesses and renounces them
will find mercy.

Have I covered my transgressions as others do
by hiding my guilt in my heart,

The one who conceals hatred has lying lips,
and whoever spreads slander is a fool.

Who perceives his unintentional sins?
Cleanse me from my hidden faults.

“This, then, is the judgment: The light has come into the world, and people loved darkness rather than the light because their deeds were evil.

For everyone who practices wicked things hates the light and avoids it, so that his deeds may not be exposed.

For God’s wrath is revealed from heaven against all godlessness and unrighteousness of people who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth,

Then Judah said to his brothers, “What do we gain if we kill our brother and cover up his blood?

So Joshua said to Achan, “My son, give glory to the Lord, the God of Israel, and make a confession to Him. I urge you, tell me what you have done. Don’t hide anything from me.”

for My gaze takes in all their ways. They are not concealed from Me, and their guilt is not hidden from My sight.

Counsel in a man’s heart is deep water;
but a man of understanding draws it out.

Woe to those who go to great lengths
to hide their plans from the Lord.
They do their works in darkness,
and say, “Who sees us? Who knows us?”