Translations
For if I wished to boast, I would not be a fool — for I would be speaking the truth. But I hold back, lest anyone credit me with more than what they see in me or hear from me —
For if I were to wish to boast, I would not be a fool—for I would be speaking truth. But I hold back, lest anyone should reckon me higher than what they see in me or hear from me—
For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me.
Even if I wanted to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain, so no one will credit me with more than he sees in me or hears from me,