(A)A wise man's heart inclines him to the right,
    but a fool's heart to the left.
Even when the fool walks on the road, he lacks sense,
    and he (B)says to everyone that he is a fool.
If the anger of the ruler rises against you, (C)do not leave your place,
    (D)for calmness[a] will lay great offenses to rest.

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Footnotes

  1. Ecclesiastes 10:4 Hebrew healing

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