What Does the Bible Say About Regret?

2 Corinthians 7:10

“For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret...”

Proverbs 28:13

“Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.”

James 4:8-10

“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Be wretched and mourn and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom...”

Luke 15:10

“Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”

Acts 3:19

“Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out...”

Psalm 51:10

“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.”

1 John 1:9

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”