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He who keeps Torah is a discerning son,
but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
Whoever increases his wealth by exorbitant interest,
gathers it for one kinder to the poor.
One who turns his ear from hearing 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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