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


In Context

10 The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.

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: Yahweh 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 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 English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

29:13The poor man and the oppressor meet together: the LORD 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 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.