Proverbs 25:28
28 Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.
Other Translations of Proverbs 25:28
King James Version
28 He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
English Standard Version
28 A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.
The Message
28 A person without self-control is like a house with its doors and windows knocked out.
New King James Version
28 Whoever has no rule over his own spirit Is like a city broken down, without walls.
New Living Translation
28 A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 25:28
Commentary on Proverbs 25:28
(Read Proverbs 25:28)
The man who has no command over his anger, is easily robbed of peace. Let us give up ourselves to the Lord, and pray him to put his Spirit within us, and cause us to walk in his statutes.