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Ecclesiastes 10:2-4
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2 (A)A wise man's heart inclines him to the right,
    but a fool's heart to the left.
3 Even when the fool walks on the road, he lacks sense,
    and he (B)says to everyone that he is a fool.
4 If the anger of the ruler rises against you, (C)do not leave your place,
    (D)for calmness[a] will lay great offenses to rest.

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Ecclesiastes 10:2-4
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2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right,
    but the heart of the fool to the left.
3 Even as fools walk along the road,
    they lack sense
    and show everyone(A) how stupid they are.
4 If a ruler’s anger rises against you,
    do not leave your post;(B)
    calmness can lay great offenses to rest.(C)

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