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.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

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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.

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American Standard Version (1901)

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

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Common English Bible

If a ruler’s temper rises against you, don’t leave your post, because calmness alleviates great offenses.

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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.

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