Ecclesiastes 10:4 | |
NASB: If the ruler's temper rises against you, do not abandon your position, because composure allays great offenses. (NASB ©1995) GWT: If a ruler becomes angry with you, don't resign your position. If you remain calm, you can make up for serious offenses. (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences. ASV: If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for gentleness allayeth great offences. BBE: If the wrath of the ruler is against you, keep in your place; in him who keeps quiet even great sins may be overlooked. DBY: If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for quietness pacifieth great offences. JPS: If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for gentleness allayeth great offences. WBS: If the spirit of the ruler riseth against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offenses. WEB: If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, don't leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest. YLT: If the spirit of the ruler go up against thee, Thy place leave not, For yielding quieteth great sinners. | |
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