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Proverbs 25:26

A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.

Proverbs 25:26 · King James Version

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Proverbs 25:26 in other translations

BSB Berean Standard Bible

Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.

WEB World English Bible

Like a muddied spring and a polluted well, so is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.

NHEB New Heart English Bible

Like a muddied spring, and a polluted well, so is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.

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In context

23 The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.

24 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.

25 As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.

26 A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.

27 It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.

28 He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.

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