Proverbs 25:28

King James Version (KJV)

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

In context

26 A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.

27 It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.

28 He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.

KJV King James Version: He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
WEB World English Bible: Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.
ASV American Standard Version: He whose spirit is without restraint Is like a city that is broken down and without walls.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: A city broken down without walls, [Is] a man without restraint over his spirit!
DBY Darby Translation: He that hath no rule over his own spirit is [as] a city broken down, without walls.
WBS Webster Bible: He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.