Sirach 19:12-14

Common English Bible

¹² Like an arrow stuck in a thigh,
    so is a word in the belly of a fool.
¹³ Question a friend;
perhaps he didn’t do it.
    And if he did, question him
    so he doesn’t do it again.
¹⁴ Question a neighbor;
perhaps she didn’t say it.
    And if she did say it,
    question her so that she doesn’t repeat it.