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Proverbs 22:7

Proverbs 22:7
“The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender .”

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

The rich ruleth over the poor,.... Usurps a dominion over them, and exercises it in a rigorous, oppressive, and…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714

He had said (Pro 22:2.), Rich and poor meet together; but here he finds, here he shows, that, as to the things of this…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

servant not necessarily by being sold to him as a slave (Lev 25:30. Comp. Jer 34:13; Jer 34:17); but more generally as…