Proverbs 29:13-15
Expanded Bible
13 The poor person and the ·cruel person [oppressor] are alike
in that the Lord gave light to the eyes of both of them.
14 If a king judges poor people ·fairly [in truth; reliably],
his ·government [L throne] will ·continue [be established] forever.
15 Correction and ·punishment [L the rod] make children wise,
but those ·left alone [unsupervised] will disgrace their mother.
Proverbs 29:13-15
New International Version
13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common:
The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.(A)
14 If a king judges the poor with fairness,
his throne will be established forever.(B)
15 A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom,
but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.(C)
Proverbs 29:13-15
King James Version
13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.
14 The 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.
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Proverbs 29:13-15
New King James Version
13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
(A)The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
14 The king who judges the (B)poor with truth,
His throne will be established forever.
15 The rod and rebuke give (C)wisdom,
But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
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