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12 When those who are right with God win, there is great honor, but when the sinful rule, men hide themselves.

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.

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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)

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

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