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The oisher ruleth over the rahshim (paupers), and the loveh (borrower, debtor) is eved (slave) to the ish malveh (lender).

He that soweth iniquity shall reap aven (iniquity), and the shevet (rod) of his wrath shall disappear.

He that hath a tov ayin (generous eye) shall have a bracha; for he giveth of his lechem to the dal (poor).

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The rich rule over the poor,
    and the borrower is slave to the lender.

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

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

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