Ben Sira 21:24

24 It is the rudeness of a man to hearken at the door, but a wise man will be grieved with the disgrace.

Ben Sira 21:24 In-Context

22 A foolish man's foot is soon in his neighbor's house, but a man of experience is ashamed of him.

23 A fool will peep in at the door into the house, but he that is well-nurtured will stand without.

24 It is the rudeness of a man to hearken at the door, but a wise man will be grieved with the disgrace.

25 The lips of talkers will be telling such things as pertain not unto them, but the words of such as have understanding are weighed in the balance.

26 The heart of fools is in their mouth, but the mouth of the wise is in their heart.