7 A discerning son heeds instruction,

but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.

8 Whoever increases wealth by taking interest or profit from the poor

amasses it for another, who will be kind to the poor.

9 If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction,

even their prayers are detestable.

7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: But he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. 8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, He shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. 9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer shall be abomination.

7 Young people who obey the law are wise;

those with wild friends bring shame to their parents.

8 Income from charging high interest rates

will end up in the pocket of someone who is kind to the poor.

9 God detests the prayers

of a person who ignores the law.

7 Whoever keeps the law is a discerning son,

But a companion of gluttons shames his father.

8 One who increases his possessions by usury and extortion

Gathers it for him who will pity the poor.

9 One who turns away his ear from hearing the law,

Even his prayer is an abomination.

7 Children who obey what they have been taught are wise,

but friends of troublemakers disgrace their parents.

8 Some people get rich by overcharging others,

but their wealth will be given to those who are kind to the poor.

9 If you refuse to obey what you have been taught,

your prayers will not be heard.

7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son;

But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.

8 He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase,

Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law,

Even his prayer is an abomination.

7 Whoso observeth the law is a son that hath understanding; but he that is a companion of profligates bringeth shame to his father.

8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.

9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

7 Whoever follows ⸤God’s⸥ teachings is a wise son. 

Whoever associates with gluttons disgraces his father. 

8 Whoever becomes wealthy through ⸤unfair⸥ loans and interest 

collects them for the one who is kind to the poor. 

9 Surely the prayer of someone who refuses 

to listen to ⸤God’s⸥ teachings is disgusting. 

7 A discerning son keeps the law,

but a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.

8 Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest

collects it for one who is kind to the poor.

9 Anyone who turns his ear away from hearing the law—

even his prayer is detestable.

7 Those who keep the law are wise children,

but companions of gluttons shame their parents.

8 One who augments wealth by exorbitant interest

gathers it for another who is kind to the poor.

9 When one will not listen to the law,

even one’s prayers are an abomination.

7 He who keeps instruction is a child of understanding,

but the companion of gluttons will shame his father.

8 He who augments his wealth with interest and with usury

gathers it for him who is kind to the poor.

9 He who turns his ear from listening to instruction,

even his prayer is an abomination.

7 A child who obeys the law understands what is right.

But a child who likes to eat too much brings shame on his father.

8 A person who increases his wealth by charging high interest

piles it up for someone who will be kind to poor people.

9 If you don’t pay attention to the law,

even your prayers are hated.

7 He who keeps the law is a discerning son,

But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.

8 He who increases his wealth by interest and usury

Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor.

9 He who turns away his ear from listening to the law,

Even his prayer is an abomination.