7 The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.

Other Translations of Proverbs 22:7

King James Version

7 The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. the lender: Heb. the man that lendeth

English Standard Version

7 The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender.

The Message

7 The poor are always ruled over by the rich, so don't borrow and put yourself under their power.

New King James Version

7 The rich rules over the poor, And the borrower is servant to the lender.

New Living Translation

7 Just as the rich rule the poor, so the borrower is servant to the lender.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 22:7

Commentary on Proverbs 22:7

(Read Proverbs 22:7)

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.