Proverbs 25:28
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 25
“He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.”Proverbs 25:28
What Does Proverbs 25:28 Mean?
Proverbs 25:28 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 25, verse 28 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 10 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Self-Control.
Cross-References (10)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 25:28 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 16:32“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.”James 1:19“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”Proverbs 22:24“Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:”Proverbs 14:29“He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.”Proverbs 12:16“A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.”Proverbs 19:19“A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.”Nehemiah 1:3“And they said unto me, The remnant that are left of the captivity there in the province are in great affliction and reproach: the wall of Jerusalem also is broken down, and the gates thereof are burned with fire.”2 Chronicles 32:5“Also he strengthened himself, and built up all the wall that was broken, and raised it up to the towers, and another wall without, and repaired Millo in the city of David, and made darts and shields in abundance.”1 Samuel 20:30“Then Saul’s anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said unto him, Thou son of the perverse rebellious woman, do not I know that thou hast chosen the son of Jesse to thine own confusion, and unto the confusion of thy mother’s nakedness?”1 Samuel 25:17“Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his household: for he is such a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to him.”
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