If thou hast understanding, answer thy neighbour; if not, lay thy hand upon thy mouth.
GNV1560
Sirach 5:12
Be swift to heare good things, and let thy life be pure, & giue a pacient answer.
Parallel Translations
If you have understanding, answer your neighbor; if not, lay your hand upon your mouth.
If thou hast understanding, answer thy neighbour; if not, lay thy hand upon thy mouth.
If you have understanding, answer your neighbor; but if not, put your hand over your mouth.