The one who keeps the law is a son with understanding,
    but (A)a companion of gluttons shames his father.
Whoever multiplies his wealth (B)by interest and profit[a]
    (C)gathers it for him who is (D)generous to the poor.
If one turns away his ear from hearing the law,
    even his (E)prayer is an abomination.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 28:8 That is, profit that comes from charging interest to the poor

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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