Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the ruler’s temper flares against you, do not abandon your post, for calmness lays great offenses to rest.

Majority Standard Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

3Even as the fool walks along the road, his sense is lacking, and he shows everyone that he is a fool.

5There is an evil I have seen under the sun—an error that proceeds from the ruler:

Read all of Ecclesiastes 10

Cross References

Proverbs 25:15Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

Matthew Henry on Ecclesiastes 10:2-4

The Advantages of Wisdom. 1 Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour. 2 A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left. 3 Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool. In these verses Solomon shows, I. What great need wise men have to take heed of being guilty of any instance of folly; for a little folly… Read the whole commentary →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Ecclesiastes 10:4