Proverbs 25:26
A righteous man fallyng downe before the vngodly, is like a troubled wel, and a spring that is corrupted.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.
In Context
25Good newes from a straunge countrey, are as colde water to a thirstie soule.
Cross References
Genesis 4:8And Cain talked with Habel his brother: and it came to passe when they were in the fielde, Cain rose vp agaynst Habel his brother, & slewe him.
Matthew 26:69Peter sate without in the palace: And a damsell came to hym, saying, Thou also wast with Iesus of Galilee.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 25:26
25 As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. See here, 1. How natural it is to us to desire to hear good news from our friends, and concerning our affairs at a distance. It is sometimes with impatience that we expect to hear from abroad; our souls thirst after it. But we should check the inordinateness of that desire; if it be bad news, it will come too soon, if good, it will be welcome at any time. 2. How acceptable such good news will be when it does come, as refreshing as cold water… Read the whole commentary →