Sirach 21:24-26

Common English Bible

²⁴ Ignorance causes people to listen
through a door,
    but the prudent will be distressed
    at the dishonor of doing so.

²⁵ The lips of strangers
will report these things,
    but the words of the prudent
    will be placed on a balance.
²⁶ Fools say whatever is on their minds,
    but the wise remain mindful
    of what they say.