Proverbs 25:28

New Century Version

Those who do not control themselves are like a city whose walls are broken down.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 32:5

Then Hezekiah made Jerusalem stronger. He rebuilt all the broken parts of the wall and put towers on it. He also built another wall outside the first one and strengthened the area that was filled in on the east side of the old part of Jerusalem. He also made many weapons and shields.

Nehemiah 1:3

They answered me, “Those who are left from the captivity are back in Judah, but they are in much trouble and are full of shame. The wall around Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned.”

Proverbs 16:32

Patience is better than strength. Controlling your temper is better than capturing a city.

Proverbs 19:18

Correct your children while there is still hope; do not let them destroy themselves.

Proverbs 19:19

People with quick tempers will have to pay for it. If you help them out once, you will have to do it again.

Proverbs 22:24

Don’t make friends with quick-tempered people or spend time with those who have bad tempers.

1 Samuel 20:30

Then Saul became very angry with Jonathan. He said, “You son of a wicked, worthless woman! I know you are on the side of David son of Jesse! You bring shame on yourself and on your mother who gave birth to you.

1 Samuel 25:17

Now think about it, and decide what you can do. Terrible trouble is coming to our master and all his family. Nabal is such a wicked man that no one can even talk to him.”