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12 When good people triumph, there is great happiness,
    but when the wicked get control, everybody hides.

13 If you hide your sins, you will not succeed.
    If you confess and reject them, you will receive mercy.

14 Those who are always respectful will be happy,
    but those who are stubborn will get into trouble.

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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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