Ben Sira 22:20

20 Whoso casteth a stone at the birds frightens them away, and he that upbraideth his friend breaketh friendship.

Ben Sira 22:20 In-Context

18 Fences set on a high place will never stand against the wind; so a fearful heart in the imagination of a fool cannot stand against any fear.

19 He that pricketh the eye will make tears to fall, and he that pricketh the heart maketh it to show her knowledge.

20 Whoso casteth a stone at the birds frightens them away, and he that upbraideth his friend breaketh friendship.

21 Though thou drewest a sword at thy friend, yet despair not; for there may be a returning to favor.

22 If thou hast opened thy mouth against thy friend, fear not, for there may be a reconciliation except for upbraiding or pride or disclosing of secrets or a treacherous wound, for, for these things every friend will depart.