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13 It will not go well for the man who hides his sins, but he who tells his sins and turns from them will be given loving-pity.

14 Happy is the man who always fears the Lord, but he who makes his heart hard will fall into trouble.

15 A sinful ruler over poor people is like a lion making noise or a bear running to fight.

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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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