Ecclesiastes 10:4

Tree of Life Version

If a ruler’s spirit rises up against you, do not leave your post, for composure allays great offences.

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Do not be hasty to rush out of his presence. Do not stand up for an evil cause, because he will do whatever he desires.

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

A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.

There is a wrong I have seen under the sun like an error proceeding from a ruler.