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Ecclesiastes 10:4
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Ecclesiastes 10:4
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
4 Should the anger of a ruler burst upon you, do not yield your place; for calmness[a] abates great offenses.
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- 10:4 Calmness: a frequent motif of wisdom; silence and reserve characterize the wise, while boisterousness and impetuosity identify the fool.
New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE)
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