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A wise son observes Torah,
    but a friend of those lacking restraint shames his father.

He who increases his wealth by charging exorbitant interest
    amasses it for someone who will bestow it on the poor.
If a person will not listen to Torah,
    even his prayer is an 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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