Confess your sins to the Lord, and you will be forgiven…
“Confess your sins to the Lord, and you will be forgiven; confess them to men, and you will be laughed at”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Confessing to God brings forgiveness; confessing to people invites ridicule.
In simple terms: Divine confession is safe; human confession risky.
Seek spiritual forgiveness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- confessional therapy
- community support
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you trust others with secrets?
- How do you handle ridicule?
Human judgment can be harsh.