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1 Corinthians 14:19

But in the Church, I prefer to speak five words from my mind, so that I may instruct others also, rather than ten thousand words in tongues
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King James Version

Yet 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.

English Standard Version

Nevertheless, in church I would rather speak five words with my mind in order to instruct others, than ten thousand words in a tongue.

New International Version

But in the church I would rather speak five intelligible words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue.