Mishle 25:28

28 He that hath no rule over his own ruach is like an ir that is broken down, and without a chomah (wall).

Mishle 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.

Mishle 25:28 In-Context

26 A tzaddik who falters before the rasha is like a muddy spring, and a polluted makor (fountain).

27 It is not tov to eat much devash; so for men to seek their own kavod is not glory.

28 He that hath no rule over his own ruach is like an ir that is broken down, and without a chomah (wall).