Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the spirit of the ruler rise vp against thee, leaue not thy place; for yeelding pacifieth great offences.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

If the ruler's temper rises against you, do not abandon your position, because composure allays great offenses.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for gentleness allayeth great offences.
- American Standard Version (1901)

If the wrath of the ruler is against you, keep in your place; in him who keeps quiet even great sins may be overlooked.
- Basic English Bible

If the ruler's temper flares against you, do not abandon your post, for calmness lays great offenses to rest.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for quietness pacifieth great offences.
- Darby Bible

If the spirit of him that hath power, ascend upon thee, leave not thy place: because care will make the greatest sins to cease.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding allayeth great offences.
- English Revised Version

If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, don't leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 10:4

10:4 The spirit - The passion. Leave not - In anger or discontent. Continue in a diligent and faithful discharge of thy duty, and modestly and humbly submit to him. Yielding - A gentle and submissive carriage.