Ecclesiastes 10:4
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“If the ruler’s temper flares against you, do not abandon your post, for calmness lays great offenses to rest.”
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“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)“If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.”
King James Version · Public Domain“If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for gentleness allayeth great offences.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“If the spirit of the ruler go up against thee, Thy place leave not, For yielding quieteth great sinners.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Ecclesiastes 10:4 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Samuel 25:24She fell at his feet and said, “My lord, may the blame be on me alone, but please let your servant speak to you; hear the words of your servant.
- Proverbs 25:15Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
- Ecclesiastes 8:3Do not hasten to leave his presence, and do not persist in a bad cause, for he will do whatever he pleases.
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