Proverbs 25:28

Easy To Read Version

A person that can’t control himself is like a city without walls to protect it.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 32:5

Hezekiah made Jerusalem stronger. This is how he did it: He built again all the parts of the wall that were broken down. He built towers on the wall. He also built another wall outside the first wall. He built again the strong places on the east side of the old part of Jerusalem. He made many weapons and shields.

Nehemiah 1:3

Hanani and the men with him said, “Nehemiah, those Jews that escaped captivity and are in the land of Judah are in much trouble. Those people are having many problems and are full of shame. Why? Because the wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire.”

Proverbs 16:32

It is better to be patient than to be a strong soldier. It is better to control your anger than to take control over a whole city.

Proverbs 19:18

Teach your son and punish him when he is wrong. That is the only hope. If you refuse to do this, then you are helping him destroy himself.

Proverbs 19:19

A person with a short temper must pay the price. The more you get him out of trouble, the worse he becomes.

Proverbs 22:24

Don’t be friends with a person who becomes angry easily. Don’t go near a person who becomes mad fast.

1 Samuel 20:30

Saul was very angry with Jonathan. He said to Jonathan, “You are the son of a slave woman who refuses to obey. {And you are just like her.} I know you are on David’s side! You bring shame to yourself and to your mother.

1 Samuel 25:17

Now think about it and decide what you can do. Nabal was foolish to say the things he did! Terrible trouble is coming to our master (Nabal) and all his family.”