Ecclesiastes 10:4

Modern

If the ruler’s temper flares against you, do not abandon your post, for calmness lays great offenses to rest.

Traditional

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

Literal

If the spirit of the ruler rises against you, you should not leave your station, for calmness puts to rest great sins.

Latin

Si spiritus potestatem habentis ascenderit super te, locum tuum ne demiseris, quia curatio faciet cessare peccata maxima.

Hebrew

English

If the ruler’s temper flares against you, do not abandon your post, for calmness lays great offenses to rest.

A ruler is anyone who has authority.

Proverbs 25:15
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
Ecclesiastes 8:3
Do not hasten to leave his presence, and do not persist in a bad cause, for he will do whatever he pleases.
1 Samuel 25:24–44
She fell at his feet and said, “My lord, may the blame be on me alone, but please let your servant speak to you; hear the words of your servant.