Ecclesiastes 10:4 - Revised Version 18854 If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding allayeth great offences. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17694 If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition4 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. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)4 If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for gentleness allayeth great offences. See the chapterCommon English Bible4 If a ruler’s temper rises against you, don’t leave your post, because calmness alleviates great offenses. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version4 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. See the chapter |