Verse 28
Proverbs 25:28
World Messianic Bible
28
Like a city that is broken down and without walls
is a man whose spirit is without restraint.
Original Language Text
hebrew
עִ֣יר פְּ֭רוּצָה אֵ֣ין חוֹמָ֑ה אִ֝֗ישׁ אֲשֶׁ֤ר אֵ֖ין מַעְצָ֣ר לְ/רוּחֽ/וֹ
English Translation
A city broken into has no wall; a man without restraint over his spirit.
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Chapter 25 Context
1
These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.
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2
It is the glory of God (Elohim) to conceal a thing,
but the glory of kings is to search out a matter...
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3
As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth,
so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
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4
Take away the dross from the silver,
and material comes out for the refiner;
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5
Take away the wicked from the king’s presence,
and his throne will be established in righteousness.
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6
Don’t exalt yourself in the presence of the king,
or claim a place among great men;
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for it is better that it be said to you, “Come up here,”
than that you should be put lower in the pr...
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8
Don’t be hasty in bringing charges to court.
What will you do in the end when your neighbor shames y...
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9
Debate your case with your neighbor,
and don’t betray the confidence of another;
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10
lest one who hears it put you to shame,
and your bad reputation never depart.
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11
A word fitly spoken
is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
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12
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold,
so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
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13
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest,
so is a faithful messenger to those who send him;
for he...
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14
As clouds and wind without rain,
so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.
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15
By patience a ruler is persuaded.
A soft tongue breaks the bone.
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16
Have you found honey?
Eat as much as is sufficient for you,
lest you eat too much, and vomit it.
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17
Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor’s house,
lest he be weary of you, and hate you.
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18
A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor
is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.
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19
Confidence in someone unfaithful in time of trouble
is like a bad tooth, or a lame foot.
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20
As one who takes away a garment in cold weather,
or vinegar on soda,
so is one who sings songs to a...
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21
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat.
If he is thirsty, give him water to drink:
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22
for you will heap coals of fire on his head,
and Yahweh will reward you.
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23
The north wind produces rain;
so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.
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24
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop,
than to share a house with a contentious woman....
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25
Like cold water to a thirsty soul,
so is good news from a far country.
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26
Like a muddied spring, and a polluted well,
so is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.
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27
It is not good to eat much honey;
nor is it honorable to seek one’s own honor.
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28
Like a city that is broken down and without walls
is a man whose spirit is without restraint.