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13 Those who hide their sins won’t succeed,
    but those who confess and give them up will receive mercy.
14 Happy are those who are continually fearful,
    but those whose hearts are hard fall into trouble.
15 A wicked ruler over the poor
    is like a growling lion or a prowling bear.

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13 Whoever conceals their sins(A) does not prosper,
    but the one who confesses(B) and renounces them finds mercy.(C)

14 Blessed is the one who always trembles before God,
    but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.

15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear
    is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.

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