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27 
It is not good to eat much honey,
Nor is it glorious to seek one’s own glory.
28 
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].(A)

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27 It is not good to eat too much honey,(A)
    nor is it honorable to search out matters that are too deep.(B)

28 Like a city whose walls are broken through
    is a person who lacks self-control.

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