Proverbs 29:13

The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.

King James Version
View Chapter

Other Translations for Proverbs 29:13

BSB
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
AKJV
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lightens both their eyes.
CPDV
The pauper and the creditor have met one another. The Lord is the illuminator of them both.
ERV
The poor man and the oppressor meet together: the LORD lighteneth the eyes of them both.
NHEB
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
SMT
The poor one and the man of oppressions met together: Jehovah enlightening the eyes of them both.

Commentary for Proverbs 29:13

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 29:13
Summary
God grants understanding to all humanity equally
Event
God enlightens rich and poor
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Teaching