Proverbs 25:28

World English Bible (WEB)

Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint.

In context

26 Like a muddied spring and a polluted well, so is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.

27 It is not good to eat much honey, nor is it honorable to seek one’s own honor.

28 Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint.

WEB World English Bible: Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint.
KJV King James Version: He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
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.