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Proverbs 25:26
A fountain fouled, a spring spoiled, is a righteous man tottering before one who is lawless.
Proverbs 25:26 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Proverbs 25:26 in other translations
A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.
Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.
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 A north wind, bringeth forth rain, and, a face stirred with indignation, a secretive tongue.
24 Better to dwell on the corner of the roof, than a quarrelsome wife, and a house in common.
25 As cold water to a thirsty soul, so is a good report from a far country.
26 A fountain fouled, a spring spoiled, is a righteous man tottering before one who is lawless.
27 To eat honey in abundance, is not good, nor is, searching out their own honour, an honourable thing.
28 A city broken down without a wall, is a man who hath no control over his own spirit.
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