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Proverbs 25:28
A city broken down without walls, Is a man without restraint over his spirit!
Proverbs 25:28 · Young's Literal Translation
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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 for a weary soul, So is a good report from a far country.
26 A spring troubled, and a fountain corrupt, Is the righteous falling before the wicked.
27 The eating of much honey is not good, Nor a searching out of one's own honour--honour.
28 A city broken down without walls, Is a man without restraint over his spirit!
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