Sin and Repentance Archives - Page 20 of 24

"The tongue of the righteous is choice silver. The mind of the wicked is of little worth." ~~ Proverbs (Mishle) 10:20

"Happy is the man who devotes his time to study, and he who resists temptation." ~~ The Slonimer Rabbi

"Whoso confesses and forsakes his evil ways shall find mercy. " ~~ Proverbs (Mishle) 28:13

"Once a man repents, stop reminding him of what he did!" ~~ Talmud, Bava Metzia

"Jealousy and anger will shorten your life. " ~~ Ben Sira 31:24

"A scholar who fears not sin is as a craftsman without his tools." ~~ Avot Derabbi Nathan

"God only created the evil urge to tempt men." ~~ Zohar

"The wicked are easy to provoke and hard to calm." ~~ (based on) Sayings of the Fathers 5:17

"One would not be jealous of one’s friend if one could be like him. " ~~ Mishle Yehoshua

"You may regret your silence once, but you will regret your talk twice." ~~ Ibn Gabirol

"The gates of repentance are always open." ~~ Lamentations R.

"Water will quench a flame and almsgiving atones for sins. " ~~ Ben Sira 3:30