Sirach 21:26 CPDV

²⁴  Doctrine is to the prudent like a gold ornament, and like an armband on the right arm.

²⁵  The feet of the foolish step easily into his neighbor's house. But an experienced man will be apprehensive in the presence of the powerful.

²⁶  A senseless man will gaze through a window into the house. But a man who has been well-taught will stand outside.

²⁷  It is foolish for a man to listen through the door. And a prudent man will be grieved at this disgrace.

²⁸  The lips of the imprudent will describe senseless things. But the words of the prudent will be weighed on a balance.