12 If a ruler listens to lies,(A)
all his officials will be wicked.

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

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

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Footnotes

  1. 29:13 Lit oppressor meet

12 If a ruler(A) listens to lies,
    all his officials become wicked.(B)

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

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

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