Proverbs 25:28

Modern English Version

He who has no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down and without walls.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 32:5

He then worked hard to build up all the walls that were broken down and to raise up towers. Then he built another wall outside that one and strengthened the Millo in the City of David. And he made weapons and shields in abundance.

Nehemiah 1:3

They said to me, “The remnant that returned from captivity is there in the province enduring great affliction and reproach. Also, the wall of Jerusalem remains broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire.”

Proverbs 16:32

He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

Proverbs 19:18

Discipline your son while there is hope; do not be a willing party to his death.

Proverbs 19:19

A man of great temper will pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you must do it again.

Proverbs 22:24

Make no friendship with a man of anger, and with a man of fury do not associate,

1 Samuel 20:30

Then Saul was angry with Jonathan and he said to him, “You son of a perverse rebellious woman, do I not know that you are choosing the son of Jesse to your own shame, and to the shame of your mother’s nakedness?

1 Samuel 25:17

Now therefore know and consider what you will do, for evil is determined against our master and against all his household. He is such a worthless man that one cannot speak to him.”