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Even when the fool walks by the way, he lacks prudence, and he says unto every one that he is a fool.

¶ If the spirit of the ruler rises up against thee, do not leave thy place; for meekness pacifies great sins.

There is another evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceeds from the ruler:

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Even as fools walk along the road,
    they lack sense
    and show everyone(A) how stupid they are.
If a ruler’s anger rises against you,
    do not leave your post;(B)
    calmness can lay great offenses to rest.(C)

There is an evil I have seen under the sun,
    the sort of error that arises from a ruler:

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