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Proverbs 25:28
He whose spirit is without restraint Is like a city that is broken down and without walls.
Proverbs 25:28 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 25:28 in other translations
He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.
Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint.
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In context
25 As cold waters to a thirsty soul, So is good news from a far country.
26 As a troubled fountain, and a corrupted spring, So is a righteous man that giveth way before the wicked.
27 It is not good to eat much honey; So for men to search out their own glory is grievous.
28 He whose spirit is without restraint Is like a city that is broken down and without walls.
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