Proverbs 25:26
Proverbs 25:26 The Message (MSG)
A good person who gives in to a bad person is a muddied spring, a polluted well.
Proverbs 25:26 King James Version (KJV)
A righteous man falling down before the wicked Is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.
Proverbs 25:26 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Like a trampled spring and a polluted well Is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.
Proverbs 25:26 New Century Version (NCV)
A good person who gives in to evil is like a muddy spring or a dirty well.
Proverbs 25:26 American Standard Version (ASV)
As a troubled fountain, and a corrupted spring, So is a righteous man that giveth way before the wicked.
Proverbs 25:26 New International Version (NIV)
Like a muddied spring or a polluted well are the righteous who give way to the wicked.
Proverbs 25:26 New King James Version (NKJV)
A righteous man who falters before the wicked Is like a murky spring and a polluted well.
Proverbs 25:26 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Like a muddied fountain and a polluted spring Is a righteous man who yields and compromises his integrity before the wicked.
Proverbs 25:26 New Living Translation (NLT)
If the godly give in to the wicked, it’s like polluting a fountain or muddying a spring.