Sirach 41:16-18

Good News Translation

¹⁶ My children, listen and I will teach you the circumstances when it is proper to be ashamed.^[a] Sometimes it is entirely out of place.
¹⁷     Before your parents, be ashamed of immoral behavior.
    Before a ruler or an important person, be ashamed of a lie.
¹⁸     Before a judge, be ashamed of criminal behavior.
    Before a public assembly, be ashamed of breaking the law.
    Before a friend or partner, be ashamed of dishonesty.