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He who keepeth torah is a ben meiven, but he that is a companion of zolelim (gluttons) shameth aviv.

He that by neshekh (interest) and increase increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the dalim (poor ones).

He that turneth away his ozen from mishmo’a torah (heeding torah), even his tefillah (prayer) shall be to’evah (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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