Blame not before thou hast examined the truth: understand first, and then rebuke.
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Sirach 11:7
¶Blame [no man] before thou haue inquired the matter : vnderstand first , and then reforme [righteously.]
Parallel Translations
Blame not before you have examined the truth: understand first, and then rebuke.
Blame not before thou hast examined the truth: understand first, and then rebuke.
Don’t blame before you investigate. Understand first, and then rebuke.