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Sprueche 22:7

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7 Der Reiche herrscht über den Armen, und der Borgende ist ein Knecht des Leihenden.

Sprueche 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 ) .

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Sprueche 22:7 In-Context

5 Dornen, Schlingen sind auf dem Wege des Verkehrten; wer seine Seele bewahrt, hält sich fern von ihnen.
6 Erziehe den Knaben seinem Wege gemäß; er wird nicht davon weichen, auch wenn er alt wird.
7 Der Reiche herrscht über den Armen, und der Borgende ist ein Knecht des Leihenden.
8 Wer Unrecht sät, wird Unheil ernten, und seines Zornes Rute wird ein Ende nehmen.
9 Wer gütigen Auges ist, der wird gesegnet werden; denn er gibt von seinem Brote dem Armen.
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