“諸比丘,一句好的话赋有五个因素,那句话不是不好的话。那句话不会被有智慧的人指责或谴责有过失。是那五个因素? 

“这句话是在适时的,
  这句话是真实的,
  这句话是亲切地说,
  这句话是有益的,
  这句话是用善意来说。

“当一句话具备这五个因素,这句话是好的一句话,那句话不是不好的话,那句话不会被有智慧的人指责或谴责有过失”


Monks, a statement endowed with five factors is well-spoken, not ill-spoken. It is blameless & unfaulted by knowledgeable people. Which five?

"It is spoken at the right time. 

 It is spoken in truth. 
 It is spoken affectionately. 
 It is spoken beneficially. 
 It is spoken with a mind of good-will.

"A statement endowed with these five factors is well-spoken, not ill-spoken. It is blameless & unfaulted by knowledgeable people."