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Proverbs 29:13 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Proverbs 29:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 29 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. the deceitful: or, the usurer”
Proverbs 29:13 (KJV)
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Commentary on Proverbs 29:13
The poor and the deceitful man meet together (רָשׁ וְאִישׁ תְּכָכִים נִפְגָּשׁוּ)—the impoverished (rash) and the oppressor (ish tekhakim, man of oppressions/extortions) meet or encounter each other. Both exist in the same world, with vastly different power. Yet the LORD lighteneth both their eyes (מֵאִיר־עֵינֵי שְׁנֵיהֶם יְהוָה)—YHWH gives light to the eyes of both.This stunning statement affirms God's common grace and providence over all humanity regardless of moral character or economic status. The same sun rises on just and unjust (Matthew 5:45). Yet it also implies accountability: both se...
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Cross-References for Proverbs 29:13
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“and sends rain on the just and the unjust.”
“The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.”
“and answer me”
“our children as their children: and behold”
“he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax collection office. He said to him”
“nor covetous”