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Sirach 21:22
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22A foolish man’s foot is soon in his neighbour’s house: but a man of experience is ashamed of him.
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20A fool lifteth up his voice with laughter; but a wise man doth scarce smile a little.
21Learning is unto a wise man as an ornament of gold, and like a bracelet upon his right arm.
— Sirach 21:22 —
23A fool will peep in at the door into the house: but he that is well nurtured will stand without.
24It is the rudeness of a man to hearken at the door: but a wise man will be grieved with the disgrace.