Proverbios 22:7

7 Los ricos son los amos de los pobres;los deudores son esclavos de sus acreedores.

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 trampas hay en la senda de los impíos,pero el que cuida su vida se aleja de ellas.

6 Instruye al niño en el camino correcto,y aun en su vejez no lo abandonará.

7 Los ricos son los amos de los pobres;los deudores son esclavos de sus acreedores.

8 El que siembra maldad cosecha desgracias;el SEÑOR lo destruirá con el cetro de su ira.

9 El que es generoso será bendecido,pues comparte su comida con los pobres.