Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control. New Living Translation A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls. English Standard Version A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls. Berean Standard Bible Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper. King James Bible He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. New King James Version Whoever has no rule over his own spirit Is like a city broken down, without walls. New American Standard Bible Like a city that is broken into and without walls So is a person who has no self-control over his spirit. NASB 1995 Like a city that is broken into and without walls Is a man who has no control over his spirit. NASB 1977 Like a city that is broken into and without walls Is a man who has no control over his spirit. Legacy Standard Bible Like a city that is broken into and without a wall Is a man without restraint over his spirit. Amplified Bible Like a city that is broken down and without walls [leaving it unprotected] Is a man who has no self-control over his spirit [and sets himself up for trouble]. Christian Standard Bible A person who does not control his temper is like a city whose wall is broken down. Holman Christian Standard Bible A man who does not control his temper is like a city whose wall is broken down. American Standard Version He whose spirit is without restraint Is like a city that is broken down and without walls. Contemporary English Version Losing self-control leaves you as helpless as a city without a wall. English Revised Version He whose spirit is without restraint is like a city that is broken down and hath no wall. GOD'S WORD® Translation [Like] a city broken into [and] left without a wall, [so] is a person who lacks self-control. Good News Translation If you cannot control your anger, you are as helpless as a city without walls, open to attack. International Standard Version Like a city with breached walls is a man without self-control. Majority Standard Bible Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper. NET Bible Like a city that is broken down and without a wall, so is a person who cannot control his temper. New Heart English Bible Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint. Webster's Bible Translation He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. World English Bible Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA city broken down without walls, "" [Is] a man without restraint over his spirit! Young's Literal Translation A city broken down without walls, Is a man without restraint over his spirit! Smith's Literal Translation A city being broken down, and not a wall, a man who restrains not to his spirit. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAs a city that lieth open and is not compassed with walls, so is a man that cannot refrain his own spirit in speaking. Catholic Public Domain Version Just like a city lying in the open and without surrounding walls, so also is a man who is unable to restrain his own spirit in speaking. New American Bible A city breached and left defenseless are those who do not control their temper. New Revised Standard Version Like a city breached, without walls, is one who lacks self-control. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLike a breached city that has no wall, so is a man who is impatient. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Like a city breach without a wall, so is an impatient man. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Like a city broken down and without a wall, So is he whose spirit is without restraint. Brenton Septuagint Translation As a city whose walls are broken down, and which is unfortified, so is a man who does anything without counsel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context More Proverbs of Solomon…27It is not good to eat too much honey or to search out one’s own glory. 28Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper. Cross References Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. James 1:19-20 My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, / for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires. 1 Corinthians 9:25-27 Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable. / Therefore I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight like I am beating the air. / No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified. Ephesians 4:26-27 “Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger, / and do not give the devil a foothold. Romans 7:18-20 I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh; for I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. / For I do not do the good I want to do. Instead, I keep on doing the evil I do not want to do. / And if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it. 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Titus 2:11-12 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone. / It instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age, Colossians 3:5-8 Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry. / Because of these, the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience. / When you lived among them, you also used to walk in these ways. ... 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8 So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober. / For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. / But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation. 2 Peter 1:5-6 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge; / and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; Romans 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Matthew 26:41 “Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” 1 John 2:16 For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. Treasury of Scripture He that has no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. Proverbs 16:32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. Proverbs 22:24 Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: 1 Samuel 20:30 Then Saul's anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said unto him, Thou son of the perverse rebellious woman, do not I know that thou hast chosen the son of Jesse to thine own confusion, and unto the confusion of thy mother's nakedness? Jump to Previous Broken City Control Lacks Restraint Rule Self-Control Spirit Uncontrolled Unwalled Wall WallsJump to Next Broken City Control Lacks Restraint Rule Self-Control Spirit Uncontrolled Unwalled Wall WallsProverbs 25 1. observations about kings8. and about avoiding causes of quarrels Like a city whose walls are broken down In ancient times, city walls were crucial for protection against invaders and wild animals. A city without walls was vulnerable and defenseless, symbolizing chaos and disorder. This imagery is used throughout the Bible, such as in Nehemiah, where the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls signifies restoration and security. The broken walls metaphorically represent a lack of self-control, leaving one open to spiritual and moral dangers. The imagery also connects to the fall of Jericho, where the walls collapsed, leading to the city's defeat (Joshua 6). is a man who does not control his temper Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His proverbs often provide practical guidance for living a life that honors God. 2. Ancient Cities In the context of ancient Israel, cities were fortified with walls for protection against enemies. A city without walls was vulnerable to attack and destruction. 3. The Wise and the Foolish Throughout Proverbs, Solomon contrasts the wise person, who lives according to God's principles, with the foolish person, who lacks self-control and understanding. Teaching Points The Importance of Self-ControlSelf-control is a vital aspect of Christian character. Without it, we are vulnerable to spiritual attacks and moral failures. The Dangers of Anger Uncontrolled anger can lead to destructive behavior and broken relationships. It is crucial to manage our emotions in a way that honors God. Building Spiritual Walls Just as ancient cities needed walls for protection, Christians need spiritual disciplines (prayer, Bible study, fellowship) to guard against sin and temptation. The Role of the Holy Spirit True self-control is a fruit of the Spirit. We must rely on the Holy Spirit to help us manage our emotions and actions. The Consequences of Vulnerability A lack of self-control leaves us open to the enemy's attacks. We must be vigilant and proactive in strengthening our spiritual defenses.(28) Like a city that is broken down, and without walls.--Exposed to the assault of every temptation.Verse 28 - A proverb like the last, concerned with self-control. In the Hebrew it runs thus (see on Ver. 11): A city that is broken down without wall - a man on whose spirit is no restraint. "A city broken down" is explained by the next words. "without wall," and therefore undefended and open to' the first invader (comp. 2 Chronicles 32:5; Nehemiah 2:13). To such a city is compared the man who puts no restraint on his passions, desires, and affections; he is always in danger of being carried away by them and involved in sin and destruction; he has no defence when temptation assaults him, having lost self-control (comp. Proverbs 16:32). The old gnomes hold always true - Θυμοῦ κρατῆσαι κἀπιθυμίας καλόν. Ταμιεῖον ἀρετῆς ἐστι σωφροσύνη μόνη . . . Hebrew Like a cityעִ֣יר (‘îr) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5892: Excitement whose walls חוֹמָ֑ה (ḥō·w·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2346: A wall of protection are broken down פְּ֭רוּצָה (pə·rū·ṣāh) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine singular Strong's 6555: To break through is a man אִ֝֗ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person who אֲשֶׁ֤ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that does not אֵ֣ין (’ên) Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle control מַעְצָ֣ר (ma‘·ṣār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4623: Subjectively, control his temper. לְרוּחֽוֹ׃ (lə·rū·ḥōw) Preposition-l | Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit Links Proverbs 25:28 NIVProverbs 25:28 NLT Proverbs 25:28 ESV Proverbs 25:28 NASB Proverbs 25:28 KJV Proverbs 25:28 BibleApps.com Proverbs 25:28 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 25:28 Chinese Bible Proverbs 25:28 French Bible Proverbs 25:28 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 25:28 Like a city that is broken down (Prov. 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