World English Bible
"Like a muddied spring, and a polluted well, so is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked."
— Proverbs 25:26, World English 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 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.”
“A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.”
The north wind brings forth rain: so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than to share a house with a contentious woman.
Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
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.