New American Bible, Revised Edition

Ben Sira 21:20-25 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

20. Fools raise their voice in laughter,but the prudent at most smile quietly.

21. Like a gold ornament is education to the wise,like a bracelet on the right arm.

22. A fool steps boldly into a house,while the well-bred are slow to make an entrance.

23. A boor peeps through the doorway of a house,but the educated stay outside.

24. It is rude for one to listen at a door;the discreet person would be overwhelmed by the disgrace.

25. The lips of the arrogant talk of what is not their concern,but the discreet carefully weigh their words.