Charles Ellicott Commentary Proverbs 29:13

"The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both." — Proverbs 29:13 (ASV)

The poor and the deceitful man (rather, oppressor) meet together.— A variation of Proverbs 22:2, on which see note.

The Lord lighteneth both their eyes.— Enlightens the eyes of both with the light of life (Psalms 13:4). To Him each owes life, so the one may remember that life with its sorrows will have an end, and the other, that He will take stern vengeance for oppression.