Sirach 21:23

23 The senseless peer into a house through the door, but the educated will stand outside.

Sirach 21:23 In-Context

21 To the prudent, education is like a gold ornament, like a bracelet on the arm.

22 The foolish enter quickly into a house, but experienced people will be ashamed to do so.

23 The senseless peer into a house through the door, but the educated will stand outside.

24 Ignorance causes people to listen through a door, but the prudent will be distressed at the dishonor of doing so.

25 The lips of strangers will report these things, but the words of the prudent will be placed on a balance.