Ecclesiastes 10:4 - King James Bible with Strong Numbers H7307 If the spirit H4910 of the ruler [H8802] H5927 rise up [H8799] H3240 against thee, leave [H8686] H4725 not thy place H4832 ; for yielding H3240 pacifieth [H8686] H1419 great H2399 offences. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition 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. American Standard Version (1901) If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for gentleness allayeth great offences. Common English Bible If a ruler’s temper rises against you, don’t leave your post, because calmness alleviates great offenses. Catholic Public Domain Version If the spirit of one who holds authority rises over you, do not leave your place, because attentiveness will cause the greatest sins to cease. |