Ecclesiastes 10:4 - Compare All Versions

Ecclesiastes 10:4 MSG (The Message)

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

Ecclesiastes 10:4 KJV (King James Version)

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

Ecclesiastes 10:4 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

If the ruler’s temper rises against you, do not abandon your position, because composure allays great offenses.

Ecclesiastes 10:4 NCV (New Century Version)

Don’t leave your job just because your boss is angry with you. Remaining calm solves great problems.

Ecclesiastes 10:4 ASV (American Standard Version)

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

Ecclesiastes 10:4 NIV (New International Version)

If a ruler’s anger rises against you, do not leave your post; calmness can lay great offenses to rest.

Ecclesiastes 10:4 NKJV (New King James Version)

If the spirit of the ruler rises against you, Do not leave your post; For conciliation pacifies great offenses.

Ecclesiastes 10:4 AMP (Amplified Bible)

If the temper of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your post [showing resistance], because composure and calmness prevent great offenses.

Ecclesiastes 10:4 NLT (New Living Translation)

If your boss is angry at you, don’t quit! A quiet spirit can overcome even great mistakes.

Ecclesiastes 10:4 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your place, for calmness will lay great offenses to rest.