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If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, don`t leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.
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A Calm and Steady Response
Commentators agree that this verse offers practical wisdom for handling conflict with an authority figure. When a ruler or boss becomes angry ('the spirit of the ruler rise up'), the advice is not to impulsively quit your job or storm out ('leave not thy place'). Instead, maintaining your composure and position is the first step toward de-escalation and resolution.
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Ecclesiastes
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
We return now to the thought of Ecclesiastes 8:3. For “spirit” in the sense of “anger,” see Judges 8:3.
Rise up.—[Reference…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
If the spirit of the ruler rise up against you The wrath of the civil magistrate, the chief ruler of the land, the s…
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