If the ruler's temper flares against you, do not abandon your post, for calmness lays great offenses to rest. Cross References 1 Samuel 25:24She fell at his feet and said, "My lord, may the blame be on me alone, but please let your servant speak to you; hear the words of your servant. Proverbs 15:18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute. Proverbs 25:15 Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone. Ecclesiastes 8:3 Do not hasten to leave his presence, and do not persist in a bad cause, for he will do whatever he wants. Ecclesiastes 10:5 There is an evil I have seen under the sun--an error that proceeds from the ruler: Chapter Outline 1. observations of wisdom and folly7. death in life 9. and the day of judgment in the days of youth, are to be thought on Jump to Previous Abandon Amends Deference Errors Gentleness Great Keeps Leave Offences Offenses Overlooked Pacifieth Position Post Quiet Quietness Rest Rise Rises Riseth Ruler Ruler's Sins Spirit Temper Wrath YieldingJump to Next Abandon Amends Deference Errors Gentleness Great Keeps Leave Offences Offenses Overlooked Pacifieth Position Post Quiet Quietness Rest Rise Rises Riseth Ruler Ruler's Sins Spirit Temper Wrath Yielding |
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