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2 Corinthians 7:10

For the sorrow that is according to God accomplishes a repentance which is steadfast unto salvation. But the sorrow that is of the world accomplishes death
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King James Version

For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.

English Standard Version

For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death.

New International Version

Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.