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12 When righteous people triumph, there is great glory,
but when wicked people rise, people hide themselves.
13 Whoever covers over his sins does not prosper.
Whoever confesses and abandons them receives compassion.
14 Blessed is the one who is always fearful ⌞of sin⌟,
but whoever is hard-hearted falls into disaster.

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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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