Proverbs 29:13 meaning and explanation

The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.

Proverbs 29:13, Berean Standard Bible

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This proverb observes that the poor man and the oppressor share one thing: the LORD gives light to the eyes of both. In the Bible, light to the eyes means life, sight and the capacity to keep going (compare Psalm 13:3).

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