Punishment for sin is often referred to as PENANCE, which is a seven letter word. PENANCE is a religious practice in which a person performs an act of self-mortification or devotion, such as saying prayers, fasting, or performing physical acts of self-denial, as an expression of repentance for having committed a sin. It is typically done as a form of reparation for the wrong that was done and as an attempt to restore a right relationship with God.