Proverbs 25:28 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

Over his own spirit; over his passions, and especially his anger, Which is signified by this word, Proverbs 16:2 Ecclesiastes 10:4. Is like a city that is broken down, and without walls; exposeth himself to manifold dangers and mischiefs.

Proverbs 25:28

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