Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.

American Standard Version (ASV)

`As' a troubled fountain, and a corrupted spring, `So is' a righteous man that giveth way before the wicked.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Like a troubled fountain and a dirty spring, is an upright man who has to give way before evil-doers.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

A troubled fountain, and a defiled well, is a righteous [man] that giveth way before the wicked.

World English Bible (WEB)

Like a muddied spring, and a polluted well, So is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

A spring troubled, and a fountain corrupt, `Is' the righteous falling before the wicked.