Ecclesiastes 10:4

New English Translation

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

Cross References

Proverbs 15:18

A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.

Proverbs 25:15

Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a soft tongue can break a bone.

Ecclesiastes 10:5

I have seen another misfortune on the earth: It is an error a ruler makes.

Ecclesiastes 8:3

Do not rush out of the king’s presence in haste – do not delay when the matter is unpleasant, for he can do whatever he pleases.