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He who keeps the law is a wise son,
    but a companion of gluttons shames his father.
He who augments his wealth by interest and increase
    gathers it for him who is kind to the poor.
If one turns away his ear from hearing the law,
    even his 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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