13. And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil.
Zech. I, 3. Therefore say thou unto them, Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Turn ye unto me, saith the Lord of hosts, and I will turn unto you, saith the Lord of hosts.
Luke XV, 21. And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.
22. But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:
23. And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry.
7. Repentance Includes Reformation.
Ezra IX, 6. And said, O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face to thee, my God: for our iniquities are increased over our head, and our trespass is grown up unto the heavens.
Job XIII, 23. How many are mine iniquities and sins? make me to know my transgression and my sin.
Psalm XXXVIII, 18. For I will declare mine iniquity; I will be sorry for my sin.
Deut. X, 16. Circumcise therefore the foreskin of your heart, and be no more stiff-necked.