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Sirach 32:8
Sum up what you have to say; much can be said in few words. Be like one who knows but who can keep silent.
As a signet of an emerald in a work of gold: so is the melody of music with pleasant and moderate wine.
Come to the point and say it all in a few words. Show that you are well-informed, but stay quiet.
Be brief, say much in few words; be knowledgeable and yet quiet.
Be brief, but say much in a few words; convey the impression of knowledge but preferring to hold your tongue.
Be brief; say much in few words; be as one who knows and can still hold his tongue.
Be brief; say much in few words; be as one who knows and can still hold his tongue.
Be brief; say much in few words; be as one who knows and can still hold his tongue.
Be brief; say much in few words; be as one who knows and can still hold his tongue.
Speak concisely, say much in few words; be as one who knows and yet holds his tongue.
Speak concisely, say much in few words; be as one who knows and yet holds his tongue.
In many things be thou as uncunning (or as unknowing), and hear thou (while being) still (al)together, and asking. [In many things be thou as uncunning, and hear thou being still (al)together and seeking.]
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