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11 A rich person is wise in his own eyes,
    but a poor person with understanding sees right through him.
12 When righteous people triumph, there is great glory,
    but when wicked people rise, people hide themselves.
13 Whoever covers over his sins does not prosper.
    Whoever confesses and abandons them receives compassion.

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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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