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For they flatter themselves—
    convinced their sin will remain secret, undiscovered, and so unhated.
They speak words of evil and deceit.
    Wisdom and goodness, they deserted long ago.
Even as they sleep, they are plotting mischief.
    They journey along a path far from anything good,
    gravitating to trouble, welcoming evil.

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In their own eyes they flatter themselves
    too much to detect or hate their sin.(A)
The words of their mouths(B) are wicked and deceitful;(C)
    they fail to act wisely(D) or do good.(E)
Even on their beds they plot evil;(F)
    they commit themselves to a sinful course(G)
    and do not reject what is wrong.(H)

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