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29 But if he chooses to remain quiet,
    who can criticize him?
When he hides his face, no one can find him,
    whether an individual or a nation.
30 He prevents the godless from ruling
    so they cannot be a snare to the people.

31 “Why don’t people say to God, ‘I have sinned,
    but I will sin no more’?

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29 But if he remains silent,(A) who can condemn him?(B)
    If he hides his face,(C) who can see him?
Yet he is over individual and nation alike,(D)
30     to keep the godless(E) from ruling,(F)
    from laying snares for the people.(G)

31 “Suppose someone says to God,
    ‘I am guilty(H) but will offend no more.

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