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He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The conditions of freedom are confession and amendment, confession to God of sins against Him, to men of sins against them. The teaching of ethical…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

He that covereth his sins.— As Adam and Eve did, when they had transgressed (Genesis 3:8), as David did to hi…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

He that covereth his sins shall not prosper
God may cover a man's sins, and it is an instance of his grace, and it i…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

It is folly to indulge sin, and excuse it. He who covers his sins, shall not have any true peace. He who humbly confesses his sins, with true repen…

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