DEUT1685 How ugly and loathsome is the action of the rich man insulting the poor and being insolent towards the Holy One, blessed because He, because of his wealth. This is the quality of the wicked who are insolent towards the Holy One, blessed be He, because of peace and wealth, as it is said, "When they were fed, they became full, they were filled and their heart was exalted; therefore they have forgotten Me" (Hosea 13:6). It is also said (this verse). A wise man said: There are two qualities that are evil, when the donor is proud of his gift and the rich man is haughty in his riches.

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