Proverbs 29:13
13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.
Other Translations of Proverbs 29:13
King James Version
13 The poor and the deceitful
English Standard Version
13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
The Message
13 The poor and their abusers have at least something in common: they can both see - their sight, God's gift!
New King James Version
13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
New Living Translation
13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common- the Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 29:13
Commentary on Proverbs 29:13
(Read Proverbs 29:13)
Some are poor, others have a great deal of deceitful riches. They meet in the business of this world; the Lord gives to both the comforts of this life. To some of both sorts he gives his grace.