10:4a If the ruler’s temper flares against you, do not abandon your post,

Suppose a ruler gets very angry with you. If he does, donʼt quit your job in the palace. (New International Reader’s Version)
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Don’t quit your job simply because the boss is angry with you. (English Easy-to-Read Version)
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Do not abandon your position ⌊just⌋ because your leader is angry with you.

10:4b for calmness lays great offenses to rest.

If you remain calm, he will probably stop being angry.
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Remaining calm solves great problems. (New Century Version)
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Be quiet and say nothing to him. Your master will forget what made him angry.

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