Proverbs 22:7
“The rich ruleth ouer the poore, and the borrower is seruant to the lender.”
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Proverbs 22:7 Context
5Thornes and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doeth keepe his soule, shalbe farre from them. 6Traine vp a childe in the way he should goe: and when he is olde, hee will not depart from it. 7The rich ruleth ouer the poore, and the borrower is seruant to the lender. 8Hee that soweth iniquitie, shall reape vanitie: and the rodde of his anger shall faile. 9Hee that hath a bountifull eye, shall bee blessed: for hee giueth of his bread to the poore.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 22:7
The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower [is] servant to the lender.
- King James Version
The rich rules over the poor, And the borrower {becomes} the lender's slave.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The rich ruleth over the poor; And the borrower is servant to the lender.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The man of wealth has rule over the poor, and he who gets into debt is a servant to his creditor.
- Basic English Bible
The rich ruleth over the poor; and the borrower is servant to the lender.
- Darby Bible
The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
- Webster's Bible
The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.
- World English Bible
The rich over the poor ruleth, And a servant [is] the borrower to the lender.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 22:7
22:7 Is servant - Is at his mercy, and forced to comply with his pleasure.