13
He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
Highlighted
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 13. Mercy. This is true repentance, which enjoins, “not only to bewail past sins, but also to amend.” Saint Ambrose ii. Pen. v.—Sacramental confession was not required of the Jews, but they confessed their sins, when they laid their hands on the victim, and so forth Leviticus 4 and 5. Calmet.
Private to this browser.