Verse of the Day

　　

Proverbs 25:28

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

　　

Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.

The Message

A person without self-control is like a house with its doors and windows knocked out.

New King James Version

Whoever has no rule over his own spirit Is like a city broken down, without walls.

New Living Translation

A person without self-control is as defenseless as a city with broken-down walls.

　　

Commentary on Today's Verse

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.

　　

Proverbs 25:28 In-Context

26 Like a muddied spring or a polluted well are the righteous who give way to the wicked.

　　27 It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable to search out matters that are too deep.

　　28 Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.