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
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 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)
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