Sirach 19:13

13 Question a friend; perhaps he didn't do it. And if he did, question him so he doesn't do it again.

Sirach 19:13 In-Context

11 Because of something spoken, a fool will suffer labor pains like those caused by a baby about to be delivered.

12 Like an arrow stuck in a thigh, so is a word in the belly of a fool.

13 Question a friend; perhaps he didn't do it. And if he did, question him so he doesn't do it again.

14 Question a neighbor; perhaps she didn't say it. And if she did say it, question her so that she doesn't repeat it.

15 Question a friend, because it often turns out to be a false accusation. Don't trust everything that is said.