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Proverbs 25:26
A righteous man falling down before the wicked [is as] a turbid fountain, and a corrupt spring.
Proverbs 25:26 · Webster 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 The north wind driveth away rain: so [doth] an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
24 [It is] better to dwell in a corner of the house-top, 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 turbid 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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