4 If a ruler’s anger rises against you,

do not leave your post;

calmness can lay great offenses to rest.

4 If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your place,

for calmness will lay great offenses to rest.

4 If your boss is angry at you, don’t quit!

A quiet spirit can overcome even great mistakes.

4 If the spirit of the ruler rises against you,

Do not leave your post;

For conciliation pacifies great offenses.

4 Don’t leave your job

just because your boss is angry with you.

Remaining calm solves great problems.

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

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

4 If a ruler becomes angry with you, don’t resign your position. If you remain calm, you can make up for serious offenses. 

4 If the ruler’s anger rises against you, don’t leave your place,

for calmness puts great offenses to rest.

4 If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your post,

for calmness will undo great offenses.

4 If the anger of the ruler rises against you,

do not leave your post,

for calmness can undo great offenses.

4 Suppose a ruler gets very angry with you.

If he does, don’t quit your job in the palace.

Stay calm. That will overcome the effects of your big mistakes.

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