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(A)Better is the poor who walks in his integrity
Than he who is crooked—[a]double dealing—though he be rich.
He who observes the law is a son who understands,
But he who befriends (B)gluttons humiliates his father.
He who increases his wealth by (C)interest and usury
Gathers it (D)for him who is gracious to the lowly.

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  1. Proverbs 28:6 Lit two ways

Better the poor whose walk is blameless
    than the rich whose ways are perverse.(A)

A discerning son heeds instruction,
    but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.(B)

Whoever increases wealth by taking interest(C) or profit from the poor
    amasses it for another,(D) who will be kind to the poor.(E)

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