Proverbs 25:26
A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.
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English Standard Version
Like a muddied spring or a polluted fountain is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.
New International Version
Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.
Catholic Public Domain Version
The just falling down before the impious is like a fountain stirred up by feet and like a corrupted spring