12 Bible Verses about Hiding Sins

He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper,
But whoever confesses and turns away from his sins will find compassion and mercy.

“Have I concealed my transgressions like Adam or like other men,
By hiding my wickedness in my bosom,

He who hides hatred has lying lips,
And he who spreads slander is a fool.

Who can understand his errors or omissions? Acquit me of hidden (unconscious, unintended) faults.

This is the judgment [that is, the cause for indictment, the test by which people are judged, the basis for the sentence]: the Light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the Light, for their deeds were evil.

For every wrongdoer hates the Light, and does not come to the Light [but shrinks from it] for fear that his [sinful, worthless] activities will be exposed and condemned.

For [God does not overlook sin and] the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who in their wickedness suppress and stifle the truth,

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

Then Joshua said to Achan, “My son, I implore you, give glory to the Lord, the God of Israel, and give praise to Him [in recognition of His righteous judgments]; and tell me now what you have done. Do not hide it from me.”

For My eyes are on all their ways; they are not hidden from My face, nor is their wickedness concealed from My eyes.

A plan (motive, wise counsel) in the heart of a man is like water in a deep well,
But a man of understanding draws it out.

Woe (judgment is coming) to those who [try to] deeply hide their plans from the Lord,
Whose deeds are done in a dark place,
And who say, “Who sees us?” or “Who knows us?”