It is the rudeness of a man to hearken at the door: but a wise man will be grieved with the disgrace.
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Sirach 21:24
It is the point of a foolish man to hearken at the dore: for he that is wise, wil be grieued with suche dishonour.
Parallel Translations
It is the rudeness of a man to listen at the door: but a wise man will be grieved with the disgrace.
It is the rudeness of a man to hearken at the door: but a wise man will be grieved with the disgrace.
It is rude for someone to listen at a door, but a prudent person will be grieved with the disgrace.