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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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Whoever keeps the law is a discerning son,
But a companion of gluttons shames his father.

One who increases his possessions by usury and extortion
Gathers it for him who will pity the poor.

One who turns away his ear from hearing the law,
(A)Even his prayer is an abomination.

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