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Proverbs 29:13

American Standard Version

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

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Proverbs 29:13 in other translations

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

Proverbs 29:13 · World English Bible

Proverbs 29:13 in context

  1. 11A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
  2. 12If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.
  3. 13The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
  4. 14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.
  5. 15The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.