Proverbs 22:7 bbe — The man of wealth has rule over the poor, and he who gets into debt is a servant to his creditor.

Bible in Basic English

"The man of wealth has rule over the poor, and he who gets into debt is a servant to his creditor."

— Proverbs 22:7, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 22 — Context

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The reward of a gentle spirit and the fear of the Lord is wealth and honour and life.

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Thorns and nets are in the way of the twisted: he who keeps watch over his soul will be far from them.

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If a child is trained up in the right way, even when he is old he will not be turned away from it.

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The man of wealth has rule over the poor, and he who gets into debt is a servant to his creditor.

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By planting the seed of evil a man will get in the grain of sorrow, and the rod of his wrath will be broken.

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He who is kind will have a blessing, for he gives of his bread to the poor.

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Send away the man of pride, and argument will go out; truly fighting and shame will come to an end.

Proverbs 22:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 22:7 say?
Proverbs 22:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The man of wealth has rule over the poor, and he who gets into debt is a servant to his creditor.”
Where is Proverbs 22:7 in the Bible?
Proverbs 22:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 22, verse 7.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 22:7.
What translation should I read Proverbs 22:7 in?
Proverbs 22:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 22:7?
Proverbs 22:7 reads (BBE): “The man of wealth has rule over the poor, and he who gets into debt is a servant to his creditor.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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