Proverbs 25:26
A fountain fouled, a spring spoiled, is a righteous man tottering before one who is lawless.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.
In Context
25As cold water to a thirsty soul, so is a good report from a far country.
27To eat honey in abundance, is not good, nor is, searching out their own honour, an honourable thing.
Cross References
Genesis 4:8And Cain said unto Abel his brother Let us go into the field And it came to pass when they were in the field that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.
2 Chronicles 24:21So they conspired against him, and stoned him with stones, by the commandment of the king,—in the court of the house of Yahweh.
Ezekiel 34:18Is it too small a thing for you that on the good pasture, ye feed, But the remainder of your pastures, ye must needs trample down with your feet? Or that of the pure waters, ye drink But the waters left remaining—with your feet, ye must needs foul?
Matthew 26:69Now, Peter, was sitting without, in the court; and there came unto him a certain female servant, saying—Thou also, wast with Jesus, the Galilaean.
1 Thessalonians 2:15Who have both slain the, Lord, Jesus—and the prophets, and, us, have persecuted, and, unto God, are displeasing, and, unto all men, are contrary,—
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 →