Ecclesiastes 10:4-6
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
4 If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your post,
for calmness will undo great offences.
5 There is an evil that I have seen under the sun, as great an error as if it proceeded from the ruler: 6 folly is set in many high places, and the rich sit in a low place.
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Ecclesiastes 10:4-6
New International Version
4 If a ruler’s anger rises against you,
do not leave your post;(A)
calmness can lay great offenses to rest.(B)
5 There is an evil I have seen under the sun,
the sort of error that arises from a ruler:
6 Fools are put in many high positions,(C)
while the rich occupy the low ones.
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