Sirach 11:8DRA
Catholic Bible · DRA · Verse 8 of 36
"Before thou hear, answer not a word: and interrupt not others in the midst of their discourse."
In context
6Many mighty men have been greatly brought down, and the glorious have been delivered into the hand of others.
7Before thou inquire, blame no man: and when thou hast inquired, reprove justly.
8Before thou hear, answer not a word: and interrupt not others in the midst of their discourse.
9Strive not in a matter which doth not concern thee, and sit not in judgment with sinners.
10My son, meddle not with many matters: and if thou be rich, thou shalt not be free from sin: for if thou pursue after thou shalt not overtake: and if thou run before thou shalt not escape.