Ben Sira 31:16

16 Stretch not out thy hand first, lest being disgraced with envy thou be put to confusion.

Ben Sira 31:16 In-Context

14 Remember that a wicked eye is evil.

15 What is created more wicked than an eye? therefore shall it weep over all the face when it shall see.

16 Stretch not out thy hand first, lest being disgraced with envy thou be put to confusion.

17 Be not hasty in a feast.

18 Judge of the disposition of thy neighbour by thyself.