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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/25.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/25.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/25.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/25.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He that <i>hath</i> no rule over his own spirit <i>is like</i> a city <i>that is</i> broken down, <i>and</i> without walls.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Whoever <i>has</i> no rule over his own spirit <i>Is like</i> a city broken down, without walls.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br /><i>Like</i> a city that is broken into <i>and</i> without walls <i>So</i> is a person who has no self-control over his spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Like a city that is broken into and without walls Is a man who has no control over his spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br /><i>Like</i> a city that is broken into <i>and</i> without walls Is a man who has no control over his spirit. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br /><i>Like</i> a city that is broken into <i>and</i> without a wall Is a man without restraint over his spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />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].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A person who does not control his temper is like a city whose wall is broken down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A man who does not control his temper is like a city whose wall is broken down. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He whose spirit is without restraint Is like a city that is broken down and without walls.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Losing self-control leaves you as helpless as a city without a wall. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He whose spirit is without restraint is like a city that is broken down and hath no wall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[Like] a city broken into [and] left without a wall, [so] is a person who lacks self-control.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />If you cannot control your anger, you are as helpless as a city without walls, open to attack. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Like a city with breached walls is a man without self-control.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Like a city that is broken down and without a wall, so is a person who cannot control his temper. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />A city broken down without walls, "" [Is] a man without restraint over his spirit!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> A city broken down without walls, Is a man without restraint over his spirit!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />A city being broken down, and not a wall, a man who restrains not to his spirit.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />As a city that lieth open and is not compassed with walls, so is a man that cannot refrain his own spirit in speaking. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />A city breached and left defenseless are those who do not control their temper. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Like a city breached, without walls, is one who lacks self-control.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Like a breached city that has no wall, so is a man who is impatient.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Like a city breach without a wall, so is an impatient man. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Like a city broken down and without a wall, So is he whose spirit is without restraint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />As a city whose walls are broken down, and which is unfortified, so is a man who does anything without counsel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/25-28.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=5275" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/25.htm">More Proverbs of Solomon</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">27</span>It is not good to eat too much honey or to search out one’s own glory. <span class="reftext">28</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘îr (N-fsc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">Like a city</a> <a href="/hebrew/2346.htm" title="2346: ḥō·w·māh (N-fs) -- A wall. Feminine active participle of an unused root apparently meaning to join; a wall of protection.">whose walls</a> <a href="/hebrew/6555.htm" title="6555: pə·rū·ṣāh (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-fs) -- To break through. A primitive root; to break out.">are broken down</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">is a man</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ên (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle."></a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ên (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">does not</a> <a href="/hebrew/4623.htm" title="4623: ma‘·ṣār (N-ms) -- Restraint, control. From atsar; subjectively, control.">control</a> <a href="/hebrew/7307.htm" title="7307: lə·rū·ḥōw (Prep-l:: N-csc:: 3ms) -- Breath, wind, spirit. From ruwach; wind; by resemblance breath.">his temper.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a></span><br />For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19-20</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-25.htm">1 Corinthians 9:25-27</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-26.htm">Ephesians 4:26-27</a></span><br />“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger, / and do not give the devil a foothold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/7-18.htm">Romans 7:18-20</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a></span><br />Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-5.htm">Matthew 5:5</a></span><br />Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/2-11.htm">Titus 2:11-12</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-5.htm">Colossians 3:5-8</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:6-8</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/1-5.htm">2 Peter 1:5-6</a></span><br />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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-21.htm">Romans 12:21</a></span><br />Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-41.htm">Matthew 26:41</a></span><br />“Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-16.htm">1 John 2:16</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He that has no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/16-32.htm">Proverbs 16:32</a></b></br> <i>He that is</i> slow to anger <i>is</i> better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/22-24.htm">Proverbs 22:24</a></b></br> Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/20-30.htm">1 Samuel 20:30</a></b></br> Then Saul's anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said unto him, Thou son of the perverse rebellious <i>woman</i>, 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?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/25-19.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-22.htm">City</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-32.htm">Control</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-11.htm">Lacks</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-4.htm">Restraint</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-7.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-19.htm">Self-Control</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-13.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-11.htm">Uncontrolled</a> <a href="/esther/9-19.htm">Unwalled</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-31.htm">Wall</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-21.htm">Walls</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/29-1.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-8.htm">City</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-11.htm">Control</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-16.htm">Lacks</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-18.htm">Restraint</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-2.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/acts/19-36.htm">Self-Control</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-25.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-18.htm">Uncontrolled</a> <a href="/ezekiel/38-11.htm">Unwalled</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-8.htm">Wall</a> <a href="/songs/5-7.htm">Walls</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 25</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/25-1.htm">observations about kings</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/25-8.htm">and about avoiding causes of quarrels</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/25.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/25.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Like a city whose walls are broken down</b><br>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).<p><b>is a man who does not control his temper</b><br>Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a>) and is essential for living a life that honors God. The lack of temperance can lead to destructive behavior, as seen in the lives of biblical figures like Saul, whose unchecked anger led to his downfall (1 Samuel 18-19). The New Testament frequently warns against anger, urging believers to be slow to anger and quick to listen (<a href="/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19-20</a>). Jesus exemplified perfect self-control, even when provoked, demonstrating how believers should respond to anger-inducing situations (<a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm">1 Peter 2:23</a>). This proverb underscores the importance of self-discipline in maintaining spiritual integrity and relational harmony.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally 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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_cities.htm">Ancient Cities</a></b><br>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.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wise_and_the_foolish.htm">The Wise and the Foolish</a></b><br>Throughout Proverbs, Solomon contrasts the wise person, who lives according to God's principles, with the foolish person, who lacks self-control and understanding.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_self-control.htm">The Importance of Self-Control</a></b><br>Self-control is a vital aspect of Christian character. Without it, we are vulnerable to spiritual attacks and moral failures.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_anger.htm">The Dangers of Anger</a></b><br>Uncontrolled anger can lead to destructive behavior and broken relationships. It is crucial to manage our emotions in a way that honors God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/building_spiritual_walls.htm">Building Spiritual Walls</a></b><br>Just as ancient cities needed walls for protection, Christians need spiritual disciplines (prayer, Bible study, fellowship) to guard against sin and temptation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a></b><br>True self-control is a fruit of the Spirit. We must rely on the Holy Spirit to help us manage our emotions and actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_vulnerability.htm">The Consequences of Vulnerability</a></b><br>A lack of self-control leaves us open to the enemy's attacks. We must be vigilant and proactive in strengthening our spiritual defenses.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 25</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_self-control.htm">What does the Bible teach about self-control?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_temperance.htm">What is the Bible's teaching on temperance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_impulse_control.htm">What does the Bible say about impulse control?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_i_discipline_my_body_and_control_it.htm">Do I discipline my body and control it?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/25.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(28) <span class= "bld">Like a city that is broken down, and without walls.</span>--Exposed to the assault of every temptation.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 28</span> - A proverb like the last, concerned with self-control. In the Hebrew it runs thus (see on Ver. 11): <span class="cmt_word">A city that is broken down without wall - a man on whose spirit is no restraint</span>. "A city broken down" is explained by the next words. "without wall," and therefore undefended and open to' the first invader (comp. <a href="/2_chronicles/32-5.htm">2 Chronicles 32:5</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/2-13.htm">Nehemiah 2:13</a>). 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. <a href="/proverbs/16-32.htm">Proverbs 16:32</a>). The old gnomes hold always true - <p><span class="greek">Θυμοῦ κρατῆσαι κἀπιθυμίας καλόν.</span><br /><span class="accented">Desire and passion it is good to rule."</span> <p><span class="greek">Ταμιεῖον ἀρετῆς ἐστι σωφροσύνη μόνη</span><br /><span class="accented">"Virtue's true storehouse is wise self-control."</span> A Chinese maxim says. "Who can govern himself is fit to govern the world." Septuagint, "As a city whose wails are broken down and which is unwalled, so is a man who does aught without counsel." St. Jerome, by the addition of the words, <span class="accented">in loquendo</span>, applies the proverb to intemperance in language, "So is he who is not able to restrain his spirit in speaking." Commenting on this, St. Gregory ('Moral,' 7:59) says, "Because it is without the wall of silence, the city of the mind lies open to the darts of the enemy, and when it casts itself forth in words, it exhibits itself exposed to the adversary, and he gets the mastery of it without trouble, in proportion as the soul that he has to overcome combats against its own self by much talking" (Oxford transl.). <p> . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/25-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Like a city</span><br /><span class="heb">עִ֣יר</span> <span class="translit">(‘îr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">whose walls</span><br /><span class="heb">חוֹמָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḥō·w·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2346.htm">Strong's 2346: </a> </span><span class="str2">A wall of protection</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are broken down</span><br /><span class="heb">פְּ֭רוּצָה</span> <span class="translit">(pə·rū·ṣāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6555.htm">Strong's 6555: </a> </span><span class="str2">To break through</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is a man</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֝֗ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֤ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">does not</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֣ין</span> <span class="translit">(’ên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> </span><span class="str2">A non-entity, a negative particle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">control</span><br /><span class="heb">מַעְצָ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(ma‘·ṣār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4623.htm">Strong's 4623: </a> </span><span class="str2">Subjectively, control</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his temper.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְרוּחֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·rū·ḥōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7307.htm">Strong's 7307: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/25-28.htm">Proverbs 25:28 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/25-28.htm">Proverbs 25:28 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/25-28.htm">Proverbs 25:28 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/25-28.htm">Proverbs 25:28 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/25-28.htm">Proverbs 25:28 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/25-28.htm">Proverbs 25:28 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/25-28.htm">Proverbs 25:28 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/25-28.htm">Proverbs 25:28 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/25-28.htm">Proverbs 25:28 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/25-28.htm">Proverbs 25:28 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/25-28.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 25:28 Like a city that is broken down (Prov. 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