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Ecclesiastes 10:4-6

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

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,
while the rich occupy the low ones.

Cross References for Ecclesiastes 10:4-6

Genesis 16:8 - And he said, “Hagar, servant of Sarai, where have you come from, and where are you going?” “I’m... Click to read the verse Genesis 16:8 Click to read the verse Genesis 16:8

Proverbs 15:18 - A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel. Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:18 Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:18

Genesis 16:6 - “Your servant is in your hands,” Abram said. “Do with her whatever you think best.” Then Sarai ... Click to read the verse Genesis 16:6 Click to read the verse Genesis 16:6

Genesis 16:9 - Then the angel of the Lord told her, “Go back to your mistress and submit to her.” Click to read the verse Genesis 16:9 Click to read the verse Genesis 16:9

Genesis 33:3 - He himself went on ahead and bowed down to the ground seven times as he approached his brother. Click to read the verse Genesis 33:3 Click to read the verse Genesis 33:3

Genesis 32:4 - He instructed them: “This is what you are to say to my master Esau: ‘Your servant Jacob says, I... Click to read the verse Genesis 32:4 Click to read the verse Genesis 32:4

Proverbs 16:14 - A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will appease it. Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:14 Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:14

Acts 12:20 - He had been quarreling with the people of Tyre and Sidon; they now joined together and sought a... Click to read the verse Acts 12:20 Click to read the verse Acts 12:20

1 Kings 12:7 - They replied, “If today you will be a servant to these people and serve them and give them a fa... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 12:7 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 12:7

1 Corinthians 13:4 - Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:4 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:4

2 Samuel 19:19 - and said to him, “May my lord not hold me guilty. Do not remember how your servant did wrong on... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 19:19 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 19:19

Proverbs 20:2 - A king’s wrath is like the roar of a lion; he who angers him forfeits his life. Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:2 Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:2

Titus 3:1 - Doing What Is Good Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, t... Click to read the verse Titus 3:1 Click to read the verse Titus 3:1

Zechariah 6:8 - Then he called to me, “Look, those going toward the north country have given my Spirit rest in ... Click to read the verse Zechariah 6:8 Click to read the verse Zechariah 6:8

Proverbs 25:15 - Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone. Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:15 Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:15

Esther 4:8 - He also gave him a copy of the text of the edict for their annihilation, which had been publish... Click to read the verse Esther 4:8 Click to read the verse Esther 4:8

1 Samuel 25:24-44 - She fell at his feet and said: “My lord, let the blame be on me alone. Please let your servant ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 25:24-44 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 25:24-44

Ecclesiastes 8:3 - Do not be in a hurry to leave the king’s presence. Do not stand up for a bad cause, for he will... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 8:3 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 8:3

Daniel 2:7 - Once more they replied, “Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will interpret it.” Click to read the verse Daniel 2:7 Click to read the verse Daniel 2:7