Proverbs 25:26

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

Cross-reference

In 1 Samuel 22:14-18, Doeg slays the priests of the Lord at Saul's command — righteous men falling before the wicked.

In 2 Chronicles 24:21, Zechariah is stoned by order of Joash — a righteous man falling before the wicked.

In 2 Chronicles 24:22, Zechariah's dying cry for vengeance echoes the tragedy of a righteous man falling before the wicked.

In Matthew 23:34-37, Jesus condemns Jerusalem for killing prophets like Zechariah — exemplifying righteous men falling before the wicked.