אַל תִּבָּהֵל עַל פִּיךָ
al tivhal al picha
Biblical HebrewMeaningDo not speak too quickly or without thinking.
HistoryThis is a famous saying from the Book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible, written thousands of years ago. It was advice about being careful when you speak to God. Today, people use it to mean 'think before you speak' in any situation.
Grandma always told me, 'Don't speak so fast, think before you talk'.