King James Version
A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.
It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.
He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
— Proverbs 25:26-1953, King James Version
“Asa troubled fountain, and a corrupted spring, So isa righteous man that giveth way before the wicked. It is not good to eat much honey; Sofor mento search out their own glory is grievous. He whose spirit is without restraint Islikea city that is broken down and without walls. ”
“Like a muddied spring, and a polluted well, so is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked. It is not good to eat much honey; nor is it honorable to seek one's own honor. Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint.”
“Like a muddied spring and a polluted well, so is a righteous person who gives way before the wicked. It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable for people to seek their own glory. Like a city that is broken down and without a wall, so is a person who cannot control his temper.”
“A just man falling down before the wicked, is as a fountain troubled with the foot and a corrupted spring. As it is not good for a man to eat much honey, so he that is a searcher of majesty shall be overwhelmed by glory. As a city that lieth open and is not compassed with walls, so is a man that cannot refrain his own spirit in speaking. ”
“Like a troubled fountain and a dirty spring, is an upright man who has to give way before evil-doers. It is not good to take much honey: so he who is not looking for honour will be honoured. He whose spirit is uncontrolled is like an unwalled town which has been broken into.”
“A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring. It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory. He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. ”
The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.
As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.
It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.
He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.