Common English Bible

Sirach 21:20-23 Common English Bible (CEB)

20. Fools raise their voice in laughter,but clever people will smile subtlyin silence.

21. To the prudent,education is like a gold ornament,like a bracelet on the arm.

22. The foolish enter quickly into a house,but experienced peoplewill be ashamed to do so.

23. The senseless peer into a housethrough the door,but the educated will stand outside.