Proverbs 25:28

28 Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.

Proverbs 25:28 in Other Translations

28 He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.

28 A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.

28 A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls.

28 A person without self-control is like a house with its doors and windows knocked out.

28 A man who does not control his temper is like a city whose wall is broken down.

Proverbs 25:28 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 25:28

He that [hath] no rule over his own spirit
His affections and passions, puts no restraint, unto them, as the word signifies; no guard against them, no fence about them, to curb his curiosity, to check his pride and vanity, to restrain his wrath and anger and revenge, and keep within due bounds his ambition and itch of vainglory; [is like] a city that broken down [and] without walls;
into which the may go with pleasure, and which is exposed to the rapine and violence of everyone; and so a man that has no command of himself and passions, but gives the reins to them, is exposed to the enemy of souls, Satan and is liable to every sin, snare and temptation.

Proverbs 25:28 In-Context

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

27 It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable to search out matters that are too deep.

28 Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.