Sprueche 25:28

28 Eine erbrochene Stadt ohne Mauer: so ist ein Mann, dessen Geist Beherrschung mangelt.

Sprueche 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.

Sprueche 25:28 In-Context

26 Getrübter Quell und verderbter Brunnen: so ist der Gerechte, der vor dem Gesetzlosen wankt.
27 Viel Honig essen ist nicht gut, aber schwere Dinge erforschen ist Ehre.
28 Eine erbrochene Stadt ohne Mauer: so ist ein Mann, dessen Geist Beherrschung mangelt.
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