Ecclesiastes 10:4

New King James Version

If the spirit of the ruler rises against you, Do not leave your post; For conciliation pacifies great offenses.

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Do not be hasty to go from his presence. Do not take your stand for an evil thing, for he does whatever pleases him.”

By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded, And a gentle tongue breaks a bone.

A wrathful man stirs up strife, But he who is slow to anger allays contention.

There is an evil I have seen under the sun, As an error proceeding from the ruler: