Proverbs 29:13
The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.
In context
10 The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity and seek to kill the upright. 11 Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. 12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.
13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both. 14 If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever. 15 A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother. 16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 29:13 in the KJV
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: The LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
- 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.