Proverbs 25:26
A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.In other versions
`As' a troubled fountain, and a corrupted spring, `So is' a righteous man that giveth way before the wicked.
ASV
Like a troubled fountain and a dirty spring, is an upright man who has to give way before evil-doers.
BBE
A troubled fountain, and a defiled well, is a righteous [man] that giveth way before the wicked.
DBY
Like a muddied spring, and a polluted well, So is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.
WEB
A spring troubled, and a fountain corrupt, `Is' the righteous falling before the wicked.
YLT
A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.
ENG
A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a turbid fountain, and a corrupt spring.
WBT
Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.
BSB
In context
24It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.
25As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
26A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.
27It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.
28He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.