Other translations
New Catholic Bible
Be brief, but say much in a few words; convey the impression of knowledge but preferring to hold your tongue.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Be brief; say much in few words; be as one who knows and can still hold his tongue.
Good News Translation®
Come to the point and say it all in a few words. Show that you are well-informed, but stay quiet.
Wycliffe Bible
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.]
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Speak concisely, say much in few words; be as one who knows and yet holds his tongue.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Be brief; say much in few words; be as one who knows and can still hold his tongue.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
Be brief; say much in few words; be as one who knows and can still hold his tongue.
Common English Bible © 2011
Sum up what you have to say; much can be said in few words. Be like one who knows but who can keep silent.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Be brief, say much in few words; be knowledgeable and yet quiet.
Revised Standard Version
Speak concisely, say much in few words; be as one who knows and yet holds his tongue.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Be brief; say much in few words; be as one who knows and can still hold his tongue.