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29 When he is quiet, who can condemn?
    When he hides his face, who can behold him?
    Whether nation or person, it is the same—(A)
30 so that the godless should not reign
    or those who ensnare the people.(B)

31 “For has anyone said to God,
    ‘I have endured punishment; I will not offend any 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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