Hath many a man been spilt, 5011 as clerkës teach; But for a little speech advisedly Is no man shent, 5012 to speak generally. My son, thy tonguë shouldest thou restrain At allë time, but 5013 when thou dost thy pain 5014 To speak of God in honour and prayére. The firstë virtue, son, if thou wilt lear, 5015 Is to restrain and keepë well thy tongue; 5016 Thus learnë children, when that they be young. My son, of muchë speaking evil advis’d, Where lessë speaking had enough suffic’d, Cometh much harm; thus was me told and taught; In muchë speechë sinnë wanteth nót. Wost 5017