Proverbs 29:13-14 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 29:13-14 NIV (New International Version)
The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both. If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever.
Proverbs 29:13-14 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD gives light to the eyes of both. If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.
Proverbs 29:13-14 NLT (New Living Translation)
The poor and the oppressor have this in common— the LORD gives sight to the eyes of both. If a king judges the poor fairly, his throne will last forever.
Proverbs 29:13-14 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
The poor and the oppressor have this in common: the LORD gives light to the eyes of both. A king who judges the poor with fairness — his throne will be established forever.
Proverbs 29:13-14 KJV (King James Version)
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: The LORD lighteneth both their eyes. The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.
Proverbs 29:13-14 NKJV (New King James Version)
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both. The king who judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.
Proverbs 29:13-14 MSG (The Message)
The poor and their abusers have at least something in common: they can both see—their sight, GOD’s gift! Leadership gains authority and respect when the voiceless poor are treated fairly.
Proverbs 29:13-14 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
The poor person and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both. If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.
Proverbs 29:13-14 AMP (Amplified Bible)
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both. [Prov 22:2] If a king faithfully and truthfully judges the poor, His throne shall be established forever.
Proverbs 29:13-14 NET (New English Translation)
The poor person and the oppressor have this in common: the LORD gives light to the eyes of them both. If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever.