Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 5:11

γίνου ταχὺς ἐν ἀκροάσει σου καὶ ἐν μακροθυμίᾳ φθέγγου ἀπόκρισιν.
King James Version (KJV)

Be swift to hear; and let thy life be sincere; and with patience give answer.

Modern English

Be quick to listen, and give your answer patiently.

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