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how do other biblical passages (e.g., in psalms or proverbs) speak about lending and debt?

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Proverbs 22:7

The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.

The book of Proverbs is a collection of wisdom sayings, mostly attributed to King Solomon, compiled over centuries to teach practical ethics and understanding. This particular proverb speaks directly about the social and economic realities of its time regarding financial relationships.

What societal structures or personal choices contribute to financial indebtedness, and how might that impact human dignity and agency?

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  • Deuteronomy 15:1-2

    This law prescribes a release from debts every seven years, highlighting a concern for economic justice and preventing perpetual servitude.

  • Psalm 37:21

    This psalm contrasts the wicked, who borrow and do not repay, with the righteous, who are generous lenders.

  • Matthew 6:12

    This part of the Lord's Prayer speaks of forgiving debts (or trespasses), connecting financial and spiritual concepts of obligation.

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