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If the ruler becomes angry with you, do not back away. If you are quiet, much wrong-doing may be put aside.

There is a sin I have seen under the sun, like a mistake done by a ruler: Fools are put in many places of honor, while rich men sit in places that are not important.

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If a ruler’s anger rises against you,
    do not leave your post;(A)
    calmness can lay great offenses to rest.(B)

There is an evil I have seen under the sun,
    the sort of error that arises from a ruler:
Fools are put in many high positions,(C)
    while the rich occupy the low ones.

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