悪あくは延のべよ

expression

don't rush when in doubt; look before you leap

Proverb advising against hasty action when uncertain; often contrasted with 善は急げ (strike while the iron is hot).

See also: 善は急げ

• 「悪あくは延のべよ」というから、もう少すこし情じょう報ほうを集あつめてから決きめよう。

  As the saying goes, 'Don't rush when in doubt,' so let's gather more information before deciding.