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It is far better to be poor and beyond reproach
    than to become rich through dishonest means.
A wise son obeys the law,
    but a companion of gluttons shames his father.
Whoever increases his wealth by charging exorbitant interest[a]
    amasses it for another who will be generous to the poor.

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  1. Proverbs 28:8 Exorbitant interest: was forbidden (see Ex 22:24; Lev 25:35-37; Deut 23:20-21; Ezek 22:12). Amasses it for another: see Prov 13:22. Generous to the poor: see Prov 14:31.