He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
What does Proverbs 25:28 mean?
The man who has no command over his anger, is easily robbed of peace. Let us give up ourselves to the Lord, and pray him to put his Spirit within us, and cause us to walk in his statutes.
Key themes
Anxiety and fearPrayerWisdomJustice and mercyFear of the Lord
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Keep this verse inside Proverbs 25:27-28 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
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Glossary
- City People
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The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).