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Proverbs 25:26

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody

Proverbs 25:26

Verse 26 of 28

Scripture focus

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

Proverbs 25:26 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 25:26

Theological / Devotional

A troubled fountain. The righteous man should be a spring of water welling up to eternal life (Prov. 10:11; John 4:14); but when he fails to stand up for right and truth before unbelievers and opponents, he becomes a spring trampled by defiling feet until the water is muddied and spoiled. None will be attracted to drink from such a fountain, and they would find little refreshment from it if they were. With the promise of God’s presence for support at all times (Isa. 51:12; Matt. 28:20), it is a disgrace for a believer to lower his colors through moral cowardice.

By SdaBc