Proverbs 25:8,28
Proverbs 25:8 King James Version (KJV)
Go not forth hastily to strive, Lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, When thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.
Proverbs 25:28 King James Version (KJV)
He that hath no rule over his own spirit Is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
Proverbs 25:8 New International Version (NIV)
do not bring hastily to court, for what will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame?
Proverbs 25:28 New International Version (NIV)
Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.
Proverbs 25:8 The Message (MSG)
Don’t jump to conclusions—there may be a perfectly good explanation for what you just saw.
Proverbs 25:28 The Message (MSG)
A person without self-control is like a house with its doors and windows knocked out.
Proverbs 25:8 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Do not go out hastily to argue your case; Otherwise, what will you do in the end, When your neighbor humiliates you?
Proverbs 25:28 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Like a city that is broken into and without walls Is a man who has no control over his spirit.
Proverbs 25:8 New Century Version (NCV)
do not quickly take someone to court. What will you do later when your neighbor proves you wrong?
Proverbs 25:28 New Century Version (NCV)
Those who do not control themselves are like a city whose walls are broken down.
Proverbs 25:8 American Standard Version (ASV)
Go not forth hastily to strive, Lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, When thy neighbor hath put thee to shame.
Proverbs 25:28 American Standard Version (ASV)
He whose spirit is without restraint Is like a city that is broken down and without walls.
Proverbs 25:8 New King James Version (NKJV)
Do not go hastily to court; For what will you do in the end, When your neighbor has put you to shame?
Proverbs 25:28 New King James Version (NKJV)
Whoever has no rule over his own spirit Is like a city broken down, without walls.
Proverbs 25:8 Amplified Bible (AMP)
¶Do not rush out to argue your case [before magistrates or judges]; Otherwise what will you do in the end [when your case is lost and] When your neighbor (opponent) humiliates you? [Prov 17:14; Matt 5:25]
Proverbs 25:28 Amplified Bible (AMP)
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]. [Prov 16:32]
Proverbs 25:8 New Living Translation (NLT)
don’t be in a hurry to go to court. For what will you do in the end if your neighbor deals you a shameful defeat?
Proverbs 25:28 New Living Translation (NLT)
A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls.
Proverbs 25:8 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Don’t be hasty to file a lawsuit. By starting something you wish you hadn’t, you could be humiliated when you lose your case.
Proverbs 25:28 The Passion Translation (TPT)
If you live without restraint and are unable to control your temper, you’re as helpless as a city with broken-down defenses, open to attack.