He who keeps the law is a discerning son,
But he who is a companion of (A)gluttons humiliates his father.
He who increases his wealth by (B)interest and usury
Gathers it (C)for him who is gracious to the poor.
He who turns away his ear from listening to the law,
Even his (D)prayer is an abomination.

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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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