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 the deceitful...: or, the usurer man meet together: the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.

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.

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.