Sirach 41:17-19

Good News Translation

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.
¹⁹     Before your neighbors, be ashamed of theft.
    Be ashamed of breaking a promise,^[a]
            of leaning on the dinner table with your elbows,
            of stinginess when you are asked for something,