12 When the righteous triumph,
there is great rejoicing,[a]
but when the wicked come to power,
people hide.(A)

13 The one who conceals his sins
will not prosper,(B)
but whoever confesses and renounces them
will find mercy.(C)

14 Happy is the one who is always reverent,(D)
but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.(E)

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Footnotes

  1. 28:12 Lit glory

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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