Ben Sira 21:24

24 Eavesdropping at doors is bad manners, and anyone with a sense of decency would be ashamed to do it.

Ben Sira 21:24 In-Context

22 A stupid person will peep into someone's house through the door and then march right in, but someone with experience and good manners will have enough respect to wait outside.

24 Eavesdropping at doors is bad manners, and anyone with a sense of decency would be ashamed to do it.

25 Presumptuous people talk about things that are none of their business, but the wise will consider the consequences of what they say.

26 Fools say whatever comes to mind; wise people think before they speak.