Catholic Public Domain Version
"The pauper and the creditor have met one another. The Lord is the illuminator of them both. "
— Proverbs 29:13, Catholic Public Domain Version
“The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.”
“The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both. ”
“The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.”
“The poor person and the oppressor have this in common: the LORD gives light to the eyes of them both.”
“The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both.”
“The poor man and his creditor come face to face: the Lord gives light to their eyes equally.”
“The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.”
Bloodthirsty men hate the simple one; but the just seek out his soul.
A foolish one offers everything on his mind. A wise one reserves and defers until later.
A leader who freely listens to lying words has only impious servants.
The pauper and the creditor have met one another. The Lord is the illuminator of them both.
The king who judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be secured in eternity.
The rod and its correction distribute wisdom. But the child who is left to his own will, brings shame to his mother.
When the impious are multiplied, crimes will be multiplied. But the just shall see their ruin.