Proverbs 25:26
Like a muddied spring or a polluted fountain is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.
In context
23 The north wind brings forth rain, and a backbiting tongue, angry looks. 24 It is better to live in a corner of the housetop than in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife. 25 Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. 26 Like a muddied spring or a polluted fountain is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.
27 It is not good to eat much honey, nor is it glorious to seek one’s own glory. 28 A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 25:26 in the KJV
A righteous man falling down before the wicked Is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 25:26 in the NIV
Like a muddied spring or a polluted well are the righteous who give way to the wicked.