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Proverbs 22:7 Β· KJV

"The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender."

King James Version

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Passage Context

5Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
6Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
7The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
8He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.
9He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you view wealth and its influence on relationships?

2

What does it mean for you to be financially responsible?

3

When have you felt the pressure of debt in your life?

Life Application

finance

Evaluate your financial decisions to ensure you are not becoming a servant to debt.

relationships

Consider how you can support those in financial need without enabling dependency.

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