Proverbs 25:26

Like a muddied spring or a polluted well are the righteous who give way to the wicked.

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The image of a muddied spring or polluted well is a powerful metaphor for the consequences of compromising righteousness. Just as we would avoid drinking from a polluted well, we should avoid the temptation to walk in wicked ways. Righteousness and integrity cannot coexist with sin, and when we give in to sin, we pollute our testimony and our witness to the world. This verse emphasizes that maintaining integrity is crucial to living a life that honors God. When we walk in righteousness, we reflect God’s character, and our lives become a source of blessing to others. However, when we compromise our values, we bring shame to ourselves and to the name of God. This teaching urges us to resist the temptation to engage in sinful behavior and to remain steadfast in our commitment to righteousness. By doing so, we preserve the purity of our witness and continue to live in a way that pleases God.

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  Proverbs 10:9

  He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

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  Zechariah 8:16

  Speak the truth to each other, and render true and sound judgment in your courts.

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  Proverbs 18:4

  A person’s words are like deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.

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  Proverbs 28:6

  Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

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