Proverbs 25:28

Hee that hath no rule ouer his owne spirit, is like a citie that is broken downe, and without walles.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

{Like} a city that is broken into {and} without walls Is a man who has no control over his spirit.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

He whose spirit is without restraint Is `like' a city that is broken down and without walls.
- American Standard Version (1901)

He whose spirit is uncontrolled is like an unwalled town which has been broken into.
- Basic English Bible

He that hath no rule over his own spirit is [as] a city broken down, without walls.
- Darby Bible

He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
- Webster's Bible

Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint.
- World English Bible

A city broken down without walls, [Is] a man without restraint over his spirit!
- Youngs Literal Bible

Like a city broken down and without a wall, so is he whose spirit is without restraint.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 25:28

25:26 Falling - When righteous men are oppressed by the wicked, the state of that common - wealth is as deplorable, as if the publick fountains were corrupted.

25:27 Not good - For health. To search - Industriously to seek for applause. Is not - Is not only sinful, but shameful also.