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12 When the righteous rejoice, there is great respect,
    but people hide when the wicked prosper.
13 Those who hide their sins won’t succeed,
    but those who confess and give them up will receive mercy.
14 Happy are those who are continually fearful,
    but those whose hearts are hard fall into trouble.

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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)

14 Blessed is the one who always trembles before God,
    but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.

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