Let your speech be short, comprehending much in few words; be as one that knows and yet holds his tongue.
LXX
Sirach 32:8
Give the Lord his honour with a good eye, and diminish not the firstfruits of thine hands.
Parallel Translations
Let thy speech be short, comprehending much in few words; be as one that knoweth and yet holdeth his tongue.
Sum up your speech, many things in few words. Be as one who knows and yet holds his tongue.