Ecclesiastes 10:4 - American Standard Version (1901)If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for gentleness allayeth great offences. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic EditionIf 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. See the chapterCommon English BibleIf a ruler’s temper rises against you, don’t leave your post, because calmness alleviates great offenses. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain VersionIf the spirit of one who holds authority rises over you, do not leave your place, because attentiveness will cause the greatest sins to cease. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 versionIf the spirit of him that hath power, ascend upon thee, leave not thy place: because care will make the greatest sins to cease. See the chapter |