Proverbs 25:26
Japanese 1988 (Seisho Shinkyoudoyaku 聖書 新共同訳)
この聖句の意味
This verse says that when a good person acts weak in front of bad people, it's like a dirty water source. The writer is showing how the actions of a righteous person can be tarnished when they're intimidated or influenced by wickedness.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you have a clean water bottle, but then you accidentally spill mud into it. Now, the water isn't clean anymore, just like when a good person lets bad people make them act not so good.
歴史的背景
This verse is part of the Book of Proverbs, compiled by King Solomon and other wise men. It was written around 950 BC and was aimed at teaching wisdom and moral conduct to Israelites, emphasizing the importance of righteousness and avoiding wicked influences.
今日への適用
Imagine a teacher who usually stands up for students but suddenly backs down when a group of bullies start intimidating them. This situation shows how the teacher's integrity is compromised, much like the troubled fountain mentioned in the verse.