13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common:[a]
the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.(A)

14 A king who judges the poor with fairness—
his throne will be established forever.(B)

15 A rod of correction imparts wisdom,(C)
but a youth left to himself[b]
is a disgrace to his mother.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. 29:13 Lit oppressor meet
  2. 29:15 Lit youth sent away

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