Proverbios 22:7

7 El rico domina a los pobres, y el deudor es esclavo del acreedor.

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 Espinos y lazos hay en el camino del perverso; el que cuida su alma se alejará de ellos.

6 Enseña al niño el camino en que debe andar, y aún cuando sea viejo no se apartará de él.

7 El rico domina a los pobres, y el deudor es esclavo del acreedor.

8 El que siembra iniquidad segará vanidad, y la vara de su furor perecerá.

9 El generoso será bendito, porque da de su pan al pobre.