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.