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Ecclesiastes 10:2-4
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2 Wise thinking leads to right living;
Stupid thinking leads to wrong living.

3 Fools on the road have no sense of direction.
The way they walk tells the story: “There goes the fool again!”

4 If a ruler loses his temper against you, don’t panic;
A calm disposition quiets intemperate rage.

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Ecclesiastes 10:2-4
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2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right,
    but the heart of the fool to the left.
3 Even as fools walk along the road,
    they lack sense
    and show everyone(A) how stupid they are.
4 If a ruler’s anger rises against you,
    do not leave your post;(B)
    calmness can lay great offenses to rest.(C)

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