People that are easily angered cause trouble. But a patient person causes peace.
Ecclesiastes 10:4 - Easy To Read Version Don’t quit your job just because the boss is angry at you. If you remain calm and helpful, you can correct even great mistakes. {\cf2\super [39]} Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences. 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. American Standard Version (1901) If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for gentleness allayeth great offences. Common English Bible If a ruler’s temper rises against you, don’t leave your post, because calmness alleviates great offenses. 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. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version If the spirit of him that hath power, ascend upon thee, leave not thy place: because care will make the greatest sins to cease. |
People that are easily angered cause trouble. But a patient person causes peace.
Patient talk can make any person change his thinking, even a ruler. Gentle talk is very powerful.
Here is something else that I have seen in this life. And it is not fair. It is the kind of mistake that rulers make:
Don’t be afraid to give suggestions to the king. And don’t support something that is wrong. But remember, the king gives the commands that please him.