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

14 Those who always respect the Lord will be happy.
    But those who are stubborn will get into trouble.

15 A wicked ruler is as dangerous to poor people
    as a roaring lion or a charging 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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