Ecclesiastes 10:2-4

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

² A wise man’s heart inclines him toward the right,
    but a fool’s heart toward the left.
³ Even when the fool walks on the road, he lacks sense,
    and he says to every one that he is a fool.
⁴ If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your place,
    for deference will make amends for great offenses.