Jewish Publication Society of America Version (JPS1917) - Proverbs 25:26 >

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

King James Version (KJV) - Proverbs 25:26 >

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

Berean Study Bible (BSB) - Proverbs 25:26 >

Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.