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A child who understands what is right learns from instruction.
    But a child who likes to eat too much brings shame on his father.

Someone might get rich by taking interest or profit from poor people.
    But that person only piles up wealth for someone who will be kind to poor people.

If you don’t pay attention to my instruction,
    even your prayers are hated.

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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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