'Confess' in the Bible

So it shall be when a person is guilty in one of these, that he shall confess the sin he has committed.

Then Aaron shall lay both of his hands on the head of the live goat, and confess over it all the wickedness of the sons of Israel and all their transgressions in regard to all their sins; and he shall lay them on the head of the goat [the scapegoat, the sin-bearer], and send it away into the wilderness by the hand of a man who is prepared [for the task].

‘If they confess their wickedness and the wickedness of their forefathers, in their unfaithfulness which they have committed against Me—and also in their acting with hostility toward Me—

then he shall confess the sin which he has committed, and he shall make restitution for his wrong in full, and add a fifth to it, and give it to [the person] whom he has wronged.

“When Your people Israel are defeated before an enemy because they have sinned against You, and then they turn to You again and praise Your Name and pray and ask for Your favor and compassion in this house (temple),

“When the heavens are shut up and there is no rain because they have sinned against You, and they pray toward this place and praise Your name and turn from their sin when You afflict them,

“If Your people Israel have been defeated by an enemy because they have sinned against You, and they return to You and confess Your name, and pray and make supplication before You in this house,

“When the heavens are shut up and there is no rain because Your people have sinned against You, and they pray toward this place and confess Your name, and turn from their sin when You afflict and humble them;

I acknowledged my sin to You,And I did not hide my wickedness;I said, “I will confess [all] my transgressions to the Lord”;And You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah.

For I do confess my guilt and iniquity;I am filled with anxiety because of my sin.

I will give thanks and praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart;And will glorify Your name forevermore.

Let them [reverently] praise Your great and awesome name;Holy is He.

Let them give thanks to the Lord for His lovingkindness,And for His wonderful acts to the children of men!

Let them give thanks to the Lord for His lovingkindness,And for His wonderful acts to the children of men!

Let them give thanks to the Lord for His lovingkindness,And for His wonderful acts to the children of men!

Let them give thanks to the Lord for His lovingkindness,And for His wonderful acts to the children of men!

Open to me the [temple] gates of righteousness;I shall enter through them, I shall give thanks to the Lord.

I will give thanks to You, for You have heard and answered me;And You have become my salvation [my Rescuer, my Savior].

You are my God, and I give thanks to You;[You are] my God, I extol You.

I will give You thanks with all my heart;I sing praises to You before the [pagan] gods.

I will give thanks and praise to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;Wonderful are Your works,And my soul knows it very well.

“Bring my soul out of prison (adversity),So that I may give thanks and praise Your name;The righteous will surround me [in triumph],For You will look after me.”

All Your works shall give thanks to You and praise You, O Lord,And Your godly ones will bless You.

“For Sheol cannot praise or thank You,Death cannot praise You and rejoice in You;Those who go down to the pit cannot hope for Your faithfulness.

But I will leave a few [survivors] who will escape the sword, the famine, and the virulent disease, that they may confess all their repulsive (idolatrous) acts among the nations where they go, and may know [without any doubt] that I am the Lord.”