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Ecclesiastes 10:4
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KJ21
If the ire of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy station; for yielding pacifieth great offenses.
ASV
If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for gentleness allayeth great offences.
AMP
If the temper of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your post [showing resistance], because composure and calmness prevent great offenses.
AMPC
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.
BRG
If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.
CSB
If the ruler’s anger rises against you, don’t leave your post, for calmness puts great offenses to rest.
CSBA
If the ruler’s anger rises against you, don’t leave your post, for calmness puts great offences to rest.
CEB
If a ruler’s temper rises against you, don’t leave your post, because calmness alleviates great offenses.
CJB
If a ruler gets angry at you, stay at your post, because calmness soothes great offenses.
CEV
Don't give up your job when your boss gets angry. If you stay calm, you'll be forgiven.
DARBY
If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for quietness pacifieth great offences.
DRA
If the spirit of him that hath power, ascend upon thee, leave not thy place: because care will make the greatest sins to cease.
ERV
Don’t quit your job simply because the boss is angry with you. If you remain calm and helpful, you can correct even great mistakes.
EASY
If your master becomes angry with you, do not leave your place. Be patient and answer him quietly. Then he will forgive your mistakes.
EHV
If a ruler’s anger rises against you, do not abandon your post, because keeping calm puts serious sins to rest.
ESV
If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your place, for calmness will lay great offenses to rest.
ESVUK
If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your place, for calmness will lay great offences to rest.
EXB
Don’t leave your job just because your ·boss [ruler; leader] is angry with you. ·Remaining calm [Gentleness] ·solves [appeases] great ·problems [offenses].
GNV
If the spirit of him that ruleth, rise up against thee, leave not thy place: for gentleness pacifieth great sins.
GW
If a ruler becomes angry with you, don’t resign your position. If you remain calm, you can make up for serious offenses.
GNT
If your ruler becomes angry with you, do not hand in your resignation; serious wrongs may be pardoned if you keep calm.
HCSB
If the ruler’s anger rises against you, don’t leave your place, for calmness puts great offenses to rest.
ICB
Don’t leave your job just because the ruler is angry with you. Remain calm. It will help correct your mistakes.
ISV
If your overseer gets angry at you, don’t resign, because calmness pacifies great offenses.
JUB
¶ If the spirit of the ruler rises up against thee, do not leave thy place; for meekness pacifies great sins.
KJV
If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.
AKJV
If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.
LSB
If the ruler’s temper rises against you, do not abandon your position, because calmness causes great offenses to be abandoned.
LEB
If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your post, for calmness can undo great offenses.
TLB
If the boss is angry with you, don’t quit! A quiet spirit will quiet his bad temper.
MSG
If a ruler loses his temper against you, don’t panic; A calm disposition quiets intemperate rage. * * *
MEV
If the anger of a ruler rises against you, do not leave your post; for calmness pacifies great offenses.
NOG
If a ruler becomes angry with you, don’t resign your position. If you remain calm, you can make up for serious offenses.
NABRE
Should the anger of a ruler burst upon you, do not yield your place; for calmness abates great offenses.
NASB
If the ruler’s temper rises against you, do not abandon your place, because composure puts great offenses to rest.
NASB1995
If the ruler’s temper rises against you, do not abandon your position, because composure allays great offenses.
NCB
If the anger of a ruler rises against you, do not leave your post, for calmness will mitigate grave offenses.
NCV
Don’t leave your job just because your boss is angry with you. Remaining calm solves great problems.
NET
If the anger of the ruler flares up against you, do not resign from your position, for a calm response can undo great offenses.
NIRV
Suppose a ruler gets very angry with you. If he does, don’t quit your job in the palace. Being calm can overcome what you have done against him.
NIV
If a ruler’s anger rises against you, do not leave your post; calmness can lay great offenses to rest.
NIVUK
If a ruler’s anger rises against you, do not leave your post; calmness can lay great offences to rest.
NKJV
If the spirit of the ruler rises against you, Do not leave your post; For conciliation pacifies great offenses.
NLV
If the ruler becomes angry with you, do not back away. If you are quiet, much wrong-doing may be put aside.
NLT
If your boss is angry at you, don’t quit! A quiet spirit can overcome even great mistakes.
NRSVA
If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your post, for calmness will undo great offences.
NRSVACE
If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your post, for calmness will undo great offences.
NRSVCE
If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your post, for calmness will undo great offenses.
NRSVUE
If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your post, for calmness will undo great offenses.
OJB
If the ruach of the moshel rise up against thee, leave not thy mekom; for calmness pacifieth chata’im gedolim.
RGT
If the spirit of him who rules rises up against you, do not leave your place. For gentleness pacifies great sins.
RSV
If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your place, for deference will make amends for great offenses.
RSVCE
If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your place, for deference will make amends for great offenses.
TLV
If a ruler’s spirit rises up against you, do not leave your post, for composure allays great offences.
VOICE
If someone in charge becomes angry at you, don’t leave your post; a calm reply puts great offenses to rest.
WEB
If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, don’t leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.
WYC
If the spirit of him, that hath power, goeth upon thee, forsake thou not thy place (If the spirit of him, who hath power, goeth against thee, do not leave thy position, that is, do not resign thy post); for curing, or taking heed, shall make (the) greatest sins to cease.
YLT
If the spirit of the ruler go up against thee, Thy place leave not, For yielding quieteth great sinners.
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