Proverbs 22:7

The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 22:7

BSB
The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.
AKJV
The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
CPDV
The rich rule over the poor. And the borrower is servant to the lender.
ERV
The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
NHEB
The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.
SMT
The rich one will rule over the poor, and he borrowing, a servant to the man lending.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 22:7

TherichH6223rulethH4910VerboverthepoorH7326VerbandtheborrowerH3867VerbisservantH5650Noun MasculinetothelenderH3867Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 22:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 22:7
Summary
Wealthy dominate poor while debtors become enslaved
Event
Describing economic power and dependence
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom