"covers his sins." This is the opposite of confessing and forsaking sins, and is spoken of as covering sins rather than bringing them into the open (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
# the one who confesses them and forsakes them will be shown mercy
This can be stated in active form. AT: "God will show mercy to the one who confesses and forsakes them" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
# The one who always lives with reverence is blessed
This can be expressed in active form. AT: "God will bless the one who always lives with reverence" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
# lives with reverence
The abstract noun "reverence" can be expressed as an adjective. AT: "lives a reverent life" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
# reverence
This refers to deeply respecting Yahweh and showing that respect by obeying him.
# whoever hardens his heart
"the one who hardens his heart"
# hardens his heart
This is an idiom that means to be stubborn or unwilling to obey God. AT: "refuses to obey God" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
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