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Confess AND Forsake
Scholars emphasize that receiving God's mercy requires a two-part response. It involves not only 'confessing' sin (admitting it to God and, when appropriate, to those wronged) but also actively 'forsaking' it—turning away from the sinful behavior and lifestyle. One without the other is incomplete.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 28:13
18th Century
Theologian
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
On Proverbs 28:13
19th Century
Bishop
He that covereth his sins.— As Adam and Eve did, when they had transgressed (Genesis 3:8), as David did to hi…
John Gill
On Proverbs 28:13
17th Century
Pastor
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…
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 28:13
17th Century
Minister
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…