Proverbs 25:26

A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 25:26

BSB
Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.
AKJV
A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.
CPDV
The just falling down before the impious is like a fountain stirred up by feet and like a corrupted spring.
ERV
As a troubled fountain, and a corrupted spring, so is a righteous man that giveth way before the wicked.
NHEB
Like a muddied spring, and a polluted well, so is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.
SMT
A fountain trampled down, and a fountain corrupted, the just one turned aside before the unjust one.

Commentary for Proverbs 25:26

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 25:26
Summary
Righteous person compromised by wicked influence
Event
Describing moral pollution
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Wisdom