If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.
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Interpretation
Solomon appears to caution men not to seek redress in a hasty manner, nor to yield to pride and revenge. Do not, in a passion, quit your post of duty; wait awhile, and you wilt find that yielding pacifies great offences.
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This thought runs through Ecclesiastes 10:4-6.