Translations
Modern
Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.
Traditional
A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.
Literal
A spring made foul or a well spoiled is a righteous one swaying before the face of a wicked one.
Latin
Fons turbatus pede et vena corrupta, justus cadens coram impio.
Interlinear
Hebrew
English
Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.
Notes
A spring or fountain that provides fresh water gives life. When good people let the wicked control them, what was once life-giving becomes harmful.
Glossary
Topics
Army Avoiding Sin Conduct Defending Yourself Flattery: General Scriptures Concerning Fountain: The Turgid, of the Debasement of Character Fountains and Springs: (Troubled) Saints Led Astray Getting Rid of Evil King David Paying Bills Righteous: Described Self Defense Spring: Corrupt Standing Up for Others Standing Up for Yourself