Bible Verses About Debt

"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."

"The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow."

"Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts. If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bed from under thee?"

"For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?"

"There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up."

"No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon."

"But godliness with contentment is great gain."

"But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus."

Is it a sin to be in debt?

The Bible does not call debt a sin outright but warns strongly against it. Proverbs 22:7 says the borrower becomes servant to the lender. Romans 13:8 urges believers to owe nothing except love. Wisdom counsels avoiding unnecessary debt.

What does the Bible say about paying off debt?

Psalm 37:21 says the wicked borrow and do not repay. Christians are obligated to honor their commitments, including debts. Luke 14:28 teaches counting the cost before committing, and Proverbs 21:20 encourages wise saving over impulsive spending.

What does the Bible say about debt?

The Bible does not explicitly prohibit all borrowing, but it warns strongly against the bondage that debt creates. 'The borrower is servant to the lender' is more than financial advice — it is a spiritual principle. Key KJV passages include Proverbs 22:7, Romans 13:8, Psalm 37:21.

What is the best KJV verse about debt?

Proverbs 22:7 is the passage most often turned to: "The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender." (KJV). Romans 13:8 carries the same theme.

How many Bible verses about debt are on this page?

This page collects 10 King James Version verses about debt, from Proverbs 22:7 through Philippians 4:19, each quoted in full with its reference.

How do I apply these Bible verses about debt to daily life?

Debt promises freedom but delivers bondage. Every payment is a reminder that you are working for yesterday's decisions rather than tomorrow's opportunities.