Ben Sira 41:16

16 Therefore show respect for my words: For it is good to retain every kind of shame, and not everything is confidently esteemed by every one.

Ben Sira 41:16 In-Context

14 My children, observe instruction and be at peace; hidden wisdom and unseen treasure, what advantage is there in either of them?

15 Better is the man who hides his folly than the man who hides his wisdom.

16 Therefore show respect for my words: For it is good to retain every kind of shame, and not everything is confidently esteemed by every one.

17 Be ashamed of immorality, before your father or mother; and of a lie, before a prince or a ruler;

18 of a transgression, before a judge or magistrate; and of iniquity, before a congregation or the people; of unjust dealing, before your partner or friend;