The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
What does Proverbs 22:7 mean?
This shows how important it is for every man to keep out of debt. As to the things of this life, there is a difference between the rich and the poor; but let the poor remember, it is the Lord that made the difference.
Key themes
Anxiety and fearWisdomJustice and mercyFear of the Lord
Read with
Keep this verse inside Proverbs 22:7-8 and alongside a few nearby related passages.