Proverbs 29:13
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
In context
11 A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
14 A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever.
15 A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
Proverbs 29:13 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
- KJV King James Version
- The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
- WEB World English Bible
- The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The poor and the man of frauds have met together, Jehovah is enlightening the eyes of them both.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD enlighteneth both their eyes.