Be swift to hear, slow to answer A man's words can lead to his fall If you have knowledge, humbly answer If not, say nothing at all
Before investigation, find no fault hold all within Before you hear, hold back your answer For in many words there seldom lacks sin
Be swift to hear, slow to answer You will find Wisdom with God
So never repeat gossip Never repeat an evil report Let all you hear die within you It will not make you burst, be now assured
Admonish your friend, the story may be slander Do not believe every story you hear Admonish your fiend, the accused may be innocent And if guilty, he may not do it again
Be swift to hear, slow to answer You will find Wisdom from God
Be swift to hear, slow to answer You will Wisdom from God
