Sirach 21:28 CPDV

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.

²⁹  The hearts of the foolish are in their mouths. But the mouths of the wise are with their hearts.

³⁰  Whenever the impious curse the devil, they curse their own soul.