King James Version
Proverbs 22:7 in the King James Version says “The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender . the lender: Heb. the man that lendeth” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 22 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender . the lender: Heb. the man that lendeth”
Proverbs 22:7 · King James Version
Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Train: or, Catechise in: Heb. in his way
The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender . the lender: Heb. the man that lendeth
He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail. the rod: or, with the rod of his anger he shall be consumed
He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor. He that: Heb. Good of eye
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Compare 2 commentaries from different scholars and time periods for a richer understanding.
“and the borrower”
H3867properly, to twine; also to borrow (as a form of obligation) or (causative) to lend
“to the lender”
H376a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
“and the borrower”
H3867properly, to twine; also to borrow (as a form of obligation) or (causative) to lend
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