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 "will not succeed" or "will not advance"
 
-# the one who confesses them and forsakes them will be shown mercy
+# the one who confesses them and abandons them will be shown mercy
 
 This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "God will show mercy to the one who confesses and forsakes them" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])