Proverbs 29:13
World English Bible (WEB)
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
In context
11 A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
12 If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
14 The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
15 The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
Proverbs 29:13 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
- KJV King James Version
- The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light 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.