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A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.
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American Standard Version
As a troubled fountain, and a corrupted spring, So is a righteous man that giveth way before the wicked.
Christian Standard Bible
A righteous person who yields to the wicked is like a muddied spring or a polluted well.
English Standard Version
Like a muddied spring or a polluted fountain is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.
New American Standard Bible
Like a trampled spring and a polluted well, So is a righteous person who gives way before the wicked.
New International Version
Like a muddied spring or a polluted well are the righteous who give way to the wicked.
New King James Version
A righteous man who falters before the wicked Is like a murky spring and a polluted well.
New Living Translation
If the godly give in to the wicked, it’s like polluting a fountain or muddying a spring.
World English Bible
Like a muddied spring and a polluted well, so is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.