Ecclesiastes 10:3-5

New American Standard Bible

³ Even when the fool walks along the road, his ^[a]sense is lacking, and he ^[b](A)demonstrates to everyone that he is a fool. ⁴ If the ruler’s ^[c]temper rises against you, ^(B)do not abandon your place, because ^(C)composure puts great offenses to rest.

⁵ There is an evil I have seen under the sun, like a mistake that proceeds from the ruler: