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11 Rich people think they are wise,
    but an insightful poor person sees through them.
12 When the righteous rejoice, there is great respect,
    but people hide when the wicked prosper.
13 Those who hide their sins won’t succeed,
    but those who confess and give them up will receive mercy.

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11 The rich are wise in their own eyes;
    one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are.

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)

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