3 A poor man who oppresses the poor Is like a sweeping rain that leaves no food.
4 Those who forsake the Torah praise the wrong, Those who guard the Torah strive with them.
5 Evil men do not understand right-ruling, But those who seek יהוה understand all.
6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than one perverse in his ways, who is rich.
7 He who watches over the Torah is a discerning son, But a companion of gluttons shames his father.
8 He who increases his possessions by interest and profit Gathers it for him who shows favour to the poor.
9 He who turns away his ear from hearing the Torah, Even his prayer is an abomination.