Ecclesiastes 10:4
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4If a ruler loses his temper against you, don’t panic;
A calm disposition quiets intemperate rage.
Copyright 2005 Eugene H. Peterson.
In other versions
ESVEnglish Standard Version
If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your place,
for calmness will lay great offenses to rest.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
If a ruler’s anger rises against you,
do not leave your post;
calmness can lay great offenses to rest.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
If the ruler’s anger rises against you, don’t leave your post,
for calmness puts great offenses to rest.
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NLTNew Living Translation
If your boss is angry at you, don’t quit!
A quiet spirit can overcome even great mistakes.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
If the anger of the ruler rises against you,
do not leave your post,
for calmness can undo great offenses.
Copyright 2012 Lexham Press
KJV 1900King James Version
If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.
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