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Whoever keeps the Law is a discerning son,
    but whoever keeps company with gluttons
        brings shame to his father.

Whoever gains wealth by charging exorbitant[a] interest
    collects it for someone who is kind to the poor.

If someone quits[b] listening to the Law
    even his prayer is detestable.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 28:8 Lit. charging interest upon
  2. Proverbs 28:9 Lit. turns away from