NET Bible
"Like a muddied spring and a polluted well, so is a righteous person who gives way before the wicked."
— Proverbs 25:26, NET Bible
“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.”
“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.”
“A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.”
The north wind brings forth rain, and a gossiping tongue brings forth an angry look.
It is better to live on a corner of the housetop than in a house in company with a quarrelsome wife.
Like cold water to a weary person, so is good news from a distant land.
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.