If the spirit of the ruler rises against you, Do not leave your post; For conciliation pacifies great offenses.
Ecclesiastes 10:4
Surrounding context
10:3 Even when a fool walks along the way, He lacks wisdom, And he shows everyone that he is a fool.
10:4 If the spirit of the ruler rises against you, Do not leave your post; For conciliation pacifies great offenses.
10:5 There is an evil I have seen under the sun, As an error proceeding from the ruler: