Proverbes 25:28

28 L'homme qui n'est pas maître de lui-même, est comme une ville où il y a brèche et qui est sans murailles.

Proverbes 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.

Proverbes 25:28 In-Context

26 Le juste qui bronche devant le méchant, est comme une fontaine embourbée et une source gâtée.

27 Il n'est pas bon de manger trop de miel, et sonder les choses profondes est un fardeau.

28 L'homme qui n'est pas maître de lui-même, est comme une ville où il y a brèche et qui est sans murailles.