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29 When He gives quietness, who then can make trouble?
    And when He hides His face, who then can behold Him,
whether it is done against a nation or against a man only?
30     That the hypocrite should not reign,
    lest the people be ensnared.

31 “Should anyone say to God,
    ‘I have borne chastisement, I will offend no more;

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29 But if he remains silent,(A) who can condemn him?(B)
    If he hides his face,(C) who can see him?
Yet he is over individual and nation alike,(D)
30     to keep the godless(E) from ruling,(F)
    from laying snares for the people.(G)

31 “Suppose someone says to God,
    ‘I am guilty(H) but will offend no more.

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