A discerning son keeps the law,
but a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.(A)

Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest(B)
collects it for one who is kind to the poor.(C)

Anyone who turns his ear away from hearing the law—
even his prayer is detestable.(D)

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A discerning son heeds instruction,
    but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.(A)

Whoever increases wealth by taking interest(B) or profit from the poor
    amasses it for another,(C) who will be kind to the poor.(D)

If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction,
    even their prayers are detestable.(E)

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