Proverbios 22:7

7 El rico se enseñoreará de los pobres, y el que toma prestado es siervo del que presta.

Proverbios 22:7 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 22:7

The rich ruleth over the poor
Usurps a dominion over them, and exercises it in a rigorous, oppressive, and tyrannical manner; otherwise they are generally the rich that rule, and if they rule well, in a lawful, gentle, and righteous manner, it is commendable; and the borrower [is] servant to the lender;
being under obligation to him, he is forced to be subject to him, and comply with his humours, and do and say as he would have him; it was a happiness promised to the Israelites, that they should lend to many nations, but not borrow, ( Deuteronomy 15:6 ) ; compare with this ( Nehemiah 5:4 Nehemiah 5:5 ) .

Proverbios 22:7 In-Context

5 Espinas y lazos hay en el camino del perverso; el que guarda su alma se alejará de ellos.

6 Instruye al niño en su carrera; aun cuando fuere viejo no se apartará de ella.

7 El rico se enseñoreará de los pobres, y el que toma prestado es siervo del que presta.

8 El que sembrare iniquidad, iniquidad segará; y se consumirá la vara de su ira.

9 El ojo misericordioso será bendito, porque dio de su pan al menesteroso.