Psalm 38:18
For I will declare mine iniquity; I will be sorry for my sin.
Cross-reference
Psalm 32:5 describes confessing sin and receiving forgiveness — the same act of acknowledging iniquity that leads to pardon.
In Psalm 51:3, David similarly confesses his sin is always before him — reinforcing the posture of acknowledging iniquity.
In Job 33:27, the repentant person declares 'I sinned' — echoing the confession of iniquity here.
In Proverbs 28:13, the one who confesses and forsakes sin obtains mercy — affirming the blessing of the confession made here.
In 2 Corinthians 7:7-11, godly sorrow produces repentance — mirroring the sorrowful confession here.
In Luke 22:62, Peter weeps bitterly after denying Christ — embodying the sorrowful confession of sin here.
In Joshua 7:20, Achan confesses his sin to Joshua — a similar act of acknowledging iniquity.
In Job 31:33, Job denies concealing his transgressions — contrasting with the open confession here.
In Luke 7:38, the sinful woman weeps at Jesus' feet — her tears express the sorrow for sin that is verbalized here.