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Proverbs 29:13
The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
Proverbs 29:13 · Darby Bible
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Proverbs 29:13 in other translations
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
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In context
10 The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.
11 A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise [man] keepeth it back.
12 If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.
13 The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
14 A 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 increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
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