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A multitude of sins

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From the Bible, James 5:20 (King James Version):

Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.

and Peter 4:8:

And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.