1 Corinthians 14:19
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordYet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.
— 1 Corinthians 14:19, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
However in the assembly I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I might instruct others also, than ten thousand words in another language.
American Standard Version (ASV)
howbeit in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that I might instruct others also, than ten thousand words in a tongue.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
but in an assembly I wish to speak five words through my understanding, that others also I may instruct, rather than myriads of words in an <FI>unknown<Fi> tongue.