King James Version with Apocrypha
"A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring."
— Proverbs 25:26, King James Version with Apocrypha
“A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.”
“Asa troubled fountain, and a corrupted spring, So isa righteous man that giveth way before the wicked. ”
“Like a muddied spring, and a polluted well, so is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.”
“Like a muddied spring and a polluted well, so is a righteous person who gives way before the wicked.”
“A just man falling down before the wicked, is as a fountain troubled with the foot and a corrupted spring.”
“Like a troubled fountain and a dirty spring, is an upright man who has to give way before evil-doers.”
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.