Ecclesiastes 10

NET

Rulers Can Bring Wisdom to Nought by Bringing In Fools

4 If the anger of the ruler flares up against you, do not resign from your position, for a calm response can undo great offenses.


Darby

Rulers Can Bring Wisdom to Nought by Bringing In Fools

4 If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for quietness pacifieth great offencesD4539.


Darby Bible Notes

offences - Or 'gentleness allayeth great sins.' see Prov. 15.4.


KJV

Rulers Can Bring Wisdom to Nought by Bringing In Fools

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