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13 Whoever tries to hide his sins will not succeed,
    but the one who confesses his sins and leaves them behind will find mercy.
14 Happy is the one who always fears the Lord,
    but the person who hardens his heart to God falls into misfortune.

15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear,
    so is a wicked man ruling over an impoverished people.

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

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

15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear
    is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.

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