28As a city that lieth open and is not compassed with walls, so is a man that cannot refrain his own spirit in speaking.


In Context

25 As cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good tidings from a far country.

26 A just man falling down before the wicked, is as a fountain troubled with the foot, and a corrupted spring.

27 As it is not good for a man to eat much honey, so he that is a searcher of majesty, shall be overwhelmed by glory.

28 As a city that lieth open and is not compassed with walls, so is a man that cannot refrain his own spirit in speaking.

Proverbs 25:28 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

25:28He that [hath] no rule over his own spirit [is like] a city [that is] broken down, [and] without walls.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

25:28Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

25:28He whose spirit is without restraint Is like a city that is broken down and without walls.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

25:28He that hath no rule over his own spirit is as a city broken down, without walls.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

25:28He whose spirit is without restraint is like a city that is broken down and hath no wall.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

25:28He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

25:28Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

25:28A city broken down without walls, Is a man without restraint over his spirit!

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

25:28He that has no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.