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Ecclesiastes 10:2-4
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2 The heart of the wise ·leads [goes] to ·right [L the right],
    but the heart of a fool ·leads [goes] to ·wrong [L the left].
3 Even in the way fools walk along the road,
    they ·show they are not wise [lack sense];
    they show everyone how ·stupid [foolish] they are [Prov. 12:23; 13:16].
4 Don’t leave your job
    just because your ·boss [ruler; leader] is angry with you.
·Remaining calm [Gentleness] ·solves [appeases] great ·problems [offenses].

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Ecclesiastes 10:2-4
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2 A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.

3 Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.

4 If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.

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Ecclesiastes 10:2-4
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2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right,
    but the heart of the fool to the left.
3 Even as fools walk along the road,
    they lack sense
    and show everyone(A) how stupid they are.
4 If a ruler’s anger rises against you,
    do not leave your post;(B)
    calmness can lay great offenses to rest.(C)

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