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Children who obey what they have been taught are wise,
    but friends of troublemakers disgrace their parents.

Some people get rich by overcharging others,
    but their wealth will be given to those who are kind to the poor.

If you refuse to obey what you have been taught,
    your prayers will not be heard.

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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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