Ben Sira 11:8

8 Answer not before thou hast heard the cause, neither interrupt men in the midst of their talk.

Ben Sira 11:8 In-Context

6 Many mighty men have been greatly disgraced, and the honorable delivered into other men's hands.

7 Blame not before thou hast examined the truth: understand first, and then rebuke.

8 Answer not before thou hast heard the cause, neither interrupt men in the midst of their talk.

9 Strive not in a matter that concerneth thee not, and sit not in judgment with sinners.

10 My son, meddle not with many matters: for if thou meddle much, thou shalt not be innocent; and if thou follow after, thou shalt not obtain, neither shalt thou escape by fleeing.