World English Bible
"If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, don't leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest."
— Ecclesiastes 10:4, World English Bible
“If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.”
“If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for gentleness allayeth great offences. ”
“If the anger of the ruler flares up against you, do not resign from your position, for a calm response can undo great offenses.”
“If the spirit of him that hath power, ascend upon thee, leave not thy place: because care will make the greatest sins to cease.”
“If the wrath of the ruler is against you, keep in your place; in him who keeps quiet even great sins may be overlooked.”
“If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.”
Dead flies cause the oil of the perfumer to send forth an evil odor; so does a little folly outweigh wisdom and honor.
A wise man's heart is at his right hand, but a fool's heart at his left.
Yes also, when the fool walks by the way, his understanding fails him, and he says to everyone that he is a fool.
If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, don't leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.
There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, the sort of error which proceeds from the ruler.
Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in a low place.
I have seen servants on horses, and princes walking like servants on the earth.