Slavery – Proverbs 22:7
“The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.” (Pro 22:7)
The Price of Debt – 2 Kings 4:1
“The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, ‘Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the Lord. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves.’” (2 Kin 4:1)
Prompt Payment – Proverbs 3:28
“Do not say to your neighbor, ‘Come back tomorrow and I’ll give it to you’—when you already have it with you.” (Pro 3:28)
Pay Back – Psalm 37:21
“The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously.” (Psa 37:21)
Supernatural Provision – 2 Kings 4:7
“She went and told the man of God, and he said, ‘Go, sell the oil and pay your debts. You and your sons can live on what is left.’” (2 Kin 4:7)
Forgiveness of Debts – Nehemiah 10:31
“When the neighboring peoples bring merchandise or grain to sell on the Sabbath, we will not buy from them on the Sabbath or on any holy day. Every seventh year we will forgo working the land and will cancel all debts.” (Neh 10:31)