Sirach 21:25-27

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

²⁵ The foot of a fool is soon in his neighbour's house: but a man of experience will be abashed at the person of the mighty.

²⁶ A fool will peep through the window into the house: but he that is well taught will stand without.

²⁷ It is the folly of a man to hearken at the door: and a wise man will be grieved with the disgrace.