Proverbs 22:7
“The rich rules over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.”
The book of Proverbs is a collection of ancient wisdom sayings, attributed largely to King Solomon, offering practical guidance for living a good and upright life. This particular proverb observes a common economic reality of its time, highlighting the power dynamics inherent in wealth and debt.
How might economic systems, whether personal or national, create or reinforce a sense of being 'ruled' or 'servant' today?