Berean Standard Bible
“Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.”
This verse belongs to a collection of proverbs attributed to Solomon and copied by the men of King Hezekiah. Many proverbs in this section use vivid images from everyday life.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.
World English Bible (WEB)
Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint.
King James Version (KJV)
He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He whose spirit is without restraint Is [like] a city that is broken down and without walls.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
He whose spirit is uncontrolled is like an unwalled town which has been broken into.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Como ciudad derribada y sin muro, es el hombre cuyo espíritu no tiene rienda.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Como ciudad con sus murallas destrozadas es el hombre que no se sabe dominar.
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