Proverbs 25:28 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“He that {hath} no rule over his own spirit {is like} a city {that is} broken down, {and} without walls.”

Proverbs 25:28

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A righteous man falling down before the wicked {is as} a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.

{It is} not good to eat much honey: so {for men} to search their own glory {is not} glory.

He that {hath} no rule over his own spirit {is like} a city {that is} broken down, {and} without walls.

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Proverbs 25:1

"These {are} also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out."

Proverbs 25:2

"{It is} the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings {is} to search out a matter."

Proverbs 25:3

"The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings {is} unsearchable. {is...: Heb. there is no searching}"

Proverbs 25:4

"Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer."

Proverbs 25:5

"Take away the wicked {from} before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness."

Proverbs 25:6

"Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great {men}: {Put...: Heb. Set not out thy glory}"

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