Proverbs 29:13-15

Good News Translation

¹³A poor person and his oppressor have this in common—the Lord gave eyes to both of them.

¹⁴If a king defends the rights of the poor, he will rule for a long time.

¹⁵Correction and discipline are good for children. If they have their own way, they will make their mothers ashamed of them.

Proverbs 29:13-15

New International Version

¹³The poor and the oppressor have this in common:
The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.^(A)

¹⁴If a king judges the poor with fairness,
his throne will be established forever.^(B)

¹⁵A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom,
but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.^(C)

¹³The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.

¹⁴The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

¹⁵The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

Good News Translation (GNT)

New International Version (NIV)