Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About Debt"
The Bible warns that 'the borrower is servant to the lender' and encourages believers to avoid unnecessary debt while being faithful to repay what they owe.
The Bible warns that 'the borrower is servant to the lender' and encourages believers to avoid unnecessary debt while being faithful to repay what they owe.
"The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender." — Proverbs 22:7 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About Debt?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender."
"Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law."
"The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth."
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