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Ecclesiastes 10:4

King James Version (KJV)

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Ecclesiastes 10:4

Verse 4 of 20

Scripture focus

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

Ecclesiastes 10:4 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Ecclesiastes 10:4

Theological / Devotional

Spirit. Heb. ruach, “breath” (see on Num. 5:14). Here it refers to one’s temper, or disposition of the mind. In Judges 8:3 ruach is translated “anger.”

Leave not thy place. Do not resign your post of duty. Hasty action taken in a spirit of retaliation reflects emotional instability and a lack of sound judgment; furthermore, the person who takes such action is generally affected adversely. It is better to endure the temporary displeasure of a superior.

Yielding pacifieth. Better, “gentleness sets aside,” that is, it forestalls greater exhibitions of anger on the part of the ruler.

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