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He who keeps the law
To "keep the law" means to do what God's law requires. AT: "He who obeys God's law" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
a son who has understanding
The abstract noun "understanding" can be expressed as a verb. AT: "a son who understands" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns)
gluttons
"people who eat too much." A "glutton" is a person who often eats and drinks excessively.
shames his father
"puts his father to shame" or "dishonors his father"
makes his fortune
"increases his wealth"
charging too much interest
"charging extra money to borrow"
interest
money paid by a borrower for the use of someone else's money
gathers his wealth
"brings his wealth together"
for another
"for another person"
pity
a strong feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone