13The poor man and the oppressor meet together: the LORD lighteneth the eyes of them both.


In Context

10 The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect: and as for the upright, they seek his life.

11 A fool uttereth all his anger: but a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

12 If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.

13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together: the LORD lighteneth the eyes of them both.

14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.

Proverbs 29:13 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

29:13The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

29:13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

29:13The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

29:13The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:13The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:13The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD enlighteneth both their eyes.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

29:13The poor and the man of frauds have met together, Jehovah is enlightening the eyes of them both.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

29:13The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lightens both their eyes.