If the spirit ... - that is, if he is angry.

Leave not thy place - that is, do not lose your self-control and quit his pre…

We return now to the thought of Ecclesiastes 8:3. For “spirit” in the sense of “anger,” see Judges 8:3.

Rise up.—[Reference…

If the spirit of the ruler rise up against you
The wrath of the civil magistrate, the chief ruler of the land, the s…

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 du…