Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 32:8

κεφαλαίωσον λόγον, ἐν ὀλίγοις πολλά· γίνου ὡς γινώσκων καὶ ἅμα σιωπῶν.
King James Version (KJV)

Let thy speech be short, comprehending much in few words; be as one that knoweth and yet holdeth his tongue.

Modern English

Keep your speech brief, saying much in few words; be like someone who knows a great deal yet holds his tongue.

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