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Ecclesiastes 10:4

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BSBPD

“If the ruler’s temper flares against you, do not abandon your post, for calmness lays great offenses to rest.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)

KJVPD

“If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.”

King James Version · Public Domain

ASVPD

“If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for gentleness allayeth great offences.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain

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