Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 29:13
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Berean Standard Bible
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
King James Version
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
World English Bible
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
American Standard Version
The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 29
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.
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