Proverbs 25:27-28
Proverbs 25:27-28 The Message (MSG)
It’s not smart to stuff yourself with sweets, nor is glory piled on glory good for you. A person without self-control is like a house with its doors and windows knocked out.
Proverbs 25:27-28 King James Version (KJV)
It is not good to eat much honey: So for men to search their own glory is not glory. He that hath no rule over his own spirit Is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
Proverbs 25:27-28 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
It is not good to eat much honey, Nor is it glory to search out one’s own glory. Like a city that is broken into and without walls Is a man who has no control over his spirit.
Proverbs 25:27-28 New Century Version (NCV)
It is not good to eat too much honey, nor does it bring you honor to brag about yourself. Those who do not control themselves are like a city whose walls are broken down.
Proverbs 25:27-28 American Standard Version (ASV)
It is not good to eat much honey; So for men to search out their own glory is grievous. He whose spirit is without restraint Is like a city that is broken down and without walls.
Proverbs 25:27-28 New International Version (NIV)
It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable to search out matters that are too deep. Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.
Proverbs 25:27-28 New King James Version (NKJV)
It is not good to eat much honey; So to seek one’s own glory is not glory. Whoever has no rule over his own spirit Is like a city broken down, without walls.
Proverbs 25:27-28 Amplified Bible (AMP)
It is not good to eat much honey, Nor is it glorious to seek one’s own glory. 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 25:27-28 New Living Translation (NLT)
It’s not good to eat too much honey, and it’s not good to seek honors for yourself. A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls.
Proverbs 25:27-28 The Passion Translation (TPT)
It’s good to eat sweet things, but you can take too much. It’s good to be honored, but to seek words of praise is not honor at all. 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.