“If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.”
The advice to remain calm if a ruler's anger rises against one, and not to resign one's position in response to agitation, counsels patience and persistence in the face of authority's displeasure. The calm demeanor may actually influence the ruler's anger positively; panicked resignation would only confirm the ruler's judgment. This verse advocates strategic calm as a form of wisdom.
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