Other Translations

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.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

He that hath no rule over his own spirit is [as] a city broken down, without walls.

World English Bible (WEB)

Like a city that is broken down and without walls Is a man whose spirit is without restraint.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

A city broken down without walls, `Is' a man without restraint over his spirit!