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Proverbs 22:7-9
1599 Geneva Bible

7 The rich ruleth the poor, and the borrower is servant to the man that lendeth.

8 He that soweth iniquity, shall reap affliction, and the [a]rod of his anger shall fail.

9 He that hath a good [b]eye, he shall be blessed: for he giveth of his bread unto the poor.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 22:8 His authority, whereby he did oppress others, shall be taken from him.
  2. Proverbs 22:9 He that is merciful and liberal.
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Proverbs 22:7-9
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7 The rich rule over the poor,
    and the borrower is slave to the lender.

8 Whoever sows injustice reaps calamity,(A)
    and the rod they wield in fury will be broken.(B)

9 The generous will themselves be blessed,(C)
    for they share their food with the poor.(D)

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