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Proverbs 29:13

The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
Proverbs 29:13 · King James Version

In other versions

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

    ASV

  • The poor man and his creditor come face to face: the Lord gives light to their eyes equally.

    BBE

  • The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.

    DBY

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

    WEB

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

    YLT

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

    ENG

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

    WBT

  • The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.

    BSB

In context

11A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

12If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.

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

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

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

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