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Ecclesiastes 10:4

King James Version (KJV)

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

Translations

Ecclesiastes 10:4 - Amplified Bible

If the temper of the ruler rises up against you, do not leave your place [or show a resisting spirit]; for gentleness {and} calmness prevent {or} put a stop to great offenses.

Ecclesiastes 10:4 - American Standard Version

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

Ecclesiastes 10:4 - Bible in Basic English

If the wrath of the ruler is against you, keep in your place; in him who keeps quiet even great sins may be overlooked.

Ecclesiastes 10:4 - Darby Bible

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

Ecclesiastes 10:4 - English Standard Version

If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your place, for calmness will lay great offenses to rest.

Ecclesiastes 10:4 - King James Version

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

Ecclesiastes 10:4 - La Biblia de las Americas

Si la ira (Lit., el espìritu) del gobernante se levanta contra ti,
no abandones tu puesto,
porque la serenidad suaviza grandes ofensas.

Ecclesiastes 10:4 - The Message

If a ruler loses his temper against you, don’t panic;
   A calm disposition quiets intemperate rage.

Ecclesiastes 10:4 - New American Standard Bible

If the ruler's temper rises against you, do not abandon your position, because composure allays great offenses.

Ecclesiastes 10:4 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Si la ira del gobernante se levanta contra ti,
No abandones tu puesto,
Porque la serenidad suaviza grandes ofensas.

Ecclesiastes 10:4 - 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 - Young's Living Translation

If the spirit of the ruler go up against thee, Thy place leave not, For yielding quieteth great sinners.

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