Proverbs 29:13
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: The LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
In context
10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: But the just seek his soul. 11 A fool uttereth all his mind: But a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. 12 If a ruler hearken to lies, All his servants are wicked.
13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: The LORD lighteneth both their eyes. 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 bringeth his mother to shame. 16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: But the righteous shall see their fall.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 29:13 in the NIV
The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 29:13 in the ESV
The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.