Proverbs 25:28
He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
In other versions
He whose spirit is without restraint Is `like' a city that is broken down and without walls.
ASV
He whose spirit is uncontrolled is like an unwalled town which has been broken into.
BBE
He that hath no rule over his own spirit is [as] a city broken down, without walls.
DBY
Like a city that is broken down and without walls Is a man whose spirit is without restraint.
WEB
A city broken down without walls, `Is' a man without restraint over his spirit!
YLT
He that has no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
ENG
He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
WBT
Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.
BSB
In context
26A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.
27It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.
28He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.