Verse Comparison: Ecclesiastes 10:4
American Standard Version
If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for gentleness allayeth great offences.
Amplified® Bible
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.
Contemporary English Version
Don't give up your job when your boss gets angry. If you stay calm, you'll be forgiven.
Darby English Version
If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for quietness pacifieth great offences.
Good News Bible
If your ruler becomes angry with you, do not hand in your resignation; serious wrongs may be pardoned if you keep calm.
King James Version
If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.
New American Standard Bible
If the ruler's temper rises against you, do not abandon your position, because composure allays great offenses.
New International Version
If a ruler's anger rises against you,
do not leave your post;
calmness can lay great errors to rest.
New King James Version
If the spirit of the ruler rises against you,
Do not leave your post;
For conciliation pacifies great offenses.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
If the ruler's temper rises against you, do not abandon your position, because composure allays great offenses.
Revised Standard Version
If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your place, for deference will make amends for great offenses.
Young's Literal Translation
If the spirit of the ruler go up against thee, Thy place leave not, For yielding quieteth great sinners.
