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11 A wealthy person is wise in his own eyes,
but a needy person with understanding will expose him.
12 When the righteous triumph, there is much celebration,[a]
but when the wicked rise to power, people hide.
13 A person who conceals his sins will not prosper,
but one who confesses and abandons them will receive mercy.

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  1. Proverbs 28:12 Or confidence. Literally splendor.

11 The rich are wise in their own eyes;
    one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are.

12 When the righteous triumph, there is great elation;(A)
    but when the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding.(B)

13 Whoever conceals their sins(C) does not prosper,
    but the one who confesses(D) and renounces them finds mercy.(E)

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