John Gill's Bible Commentary Ver. 7. The rich ruleth over the poor , etc.] Usurps a dominion over them, and exercises it in a rigorous, oppressive, and tyrannical manner; otherwise they are generally the rich that rule, and if they rule well, in a lawful, gentle, and righteous manner, it is commendable; and the borrower [is] servant to the lender ; being under obligation to him, he is forced to be subject to him, and comply with his humours, and do and say as he would have him; it was a happiness promised to the Israelites, that they should lend to many nations, but not borrow, ( Deuteronomy 15:6); compare with this ( Nehemiah 5:4,5).
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 7 - This shows how important it is for every man to keep out of debt. As to the things of this life, there is a difference between the rich and the poor; but let the poor remember, it is the Lord that made the difference.
Original Hebrew עשׁיר6223 ברשׁים7326 ימשׁול4910 ועבד5650 לוה3867 לאישׁ376 מלוה׃3867
