12 Bible Verses about Hiding Sins
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He who keeps his sins secret will not do well; but one who is open about them, and gives them up, will get mercy.
Hate is covered up by the lips of the upright man, but he who lets out evil about another is foolish.
And this is the test by which men are judged: the light has come into the world and men have more love for the dark than for the light, because their acts are evil.
The light is hated by everyone whose acts are evil and he does not come to the light for fear that his acts will be seen.
For there is a revelation of the wrath of God from heaven against all the wrongdoing and evil thoughts of men who keep down what is true by wrongdoing;
And Judah said to his brothers, What profit is there in putting our brother to death and covering up his blood?
And Joshua said to Achan, My son, give glory and praise to the Lord, the God of Israel; give me word now of what you have done, and keep nothing back from me.
For my eyes are on all their ways: there is no cover for them from my face, and their evil-doing is not kept secret from my eyes.
The purpose in the heart of a man is like deep water, but a man of good sense will get it out.
Cursed are those who go deep to keep their designs secret from the Lord, and whose works are in the dark, and who say, Who sees us? and who has knowledge of our acts?
