Sirach 21:24-27 Common English Bible (CEB)

24. Ignorance causes people to listenthrough a door,but the prudent will be distressedat the dishonor of doing so.

25. The lips of strangerswill report these things,but the words of the prudentwill be placed on a balance.

26. Fools say whatever is on their minds,but the wise remain mindfulof what they say.

27. When the ungodlycurse their enemies,they curse themselves.

Sirach 21