Proverbs 25:28

Geneva Bible (1560)

A man that refraineth not his appetite, is like a citie which is broken downe and without walles.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 16:32 : 32 He that is slowe vnto anger, is better then the mightie man: and hee that ruleth his owne minde, is better then he that winneth a citie.
  • 1 Sam 20:30 : 30 Then was Saul angrie with Ionathan, and sayde vnto him, Thou sonne of the wicked rebellious woman, doe not I know, that thou hast chosen the sonne of Ishai to thy confusion, and to the confusion and shame of thy mother?
  • 2 Chr 32:5 : 5 And he tooke courage, and built all the broken wall, and made vp the towers, and another wall without, and repayred Millo in the citie of Dauid, & made many dartes & shields.
  • Neh 1:3 : 3 And they sayde vnto me, The residue that are left of the captiuitie there in the prouince, are in great affliction and in reproche, & the wall of Ierusalem is broken downe, & the gates thereof are burnt with fire.
  • 1 Sam 25:17 : 17 Nowe therefore take heede, and see what thou shalt doe: for euill will surely come vpon our master, and vpon all his familie: for he is so wicked that a man can not speake to him.
  • Prov 22:24 : 24 Make no friendship with an angrie man, neither goe with the furious man,

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 16:32
    77%

    32He that is slowe vnto anger, is better then the mightie man: and hee that ruleth his owne minde, is better then he that winneth a citie.

  • Prov 21:22-23
    2 verses
    72%

    22A wise man goeth vp into the citie of the mightie, and casteth downe the strength of the confidence thereof.

    23He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soule from afflictions.

  • Prov 14:28-29
    2 verses
    72%

    28In the multitude of the people is the honour of a King, and for the want of people commeth the destruction of the Prince.

    29He that is slowe to wrath, is of great wisdome: but he that is of an hastie minde, exalteth follie.

  • Prov 18:14
    71%

    14The spirit of a man will susteine his infirmitie: but a wounded spirit who can beare it?

  • Prov 25:26-27
    2 verses
    71%

    26A righteous man falling downe before the wicked, is like a troubled well, & a corrupt spring.

    27It is not good to eate much hony: so to search their owne glory is not glory.

  • Prov 29:1
    70%

    1A man that hardeneth his necke when he is rebuked, shall suddenly be destroyed and can not be cured.

  • Prov 6:7
    70%

    7For shee hauing no guide, gouernour, nor ruler,

  • Prov 18:11-12
    2 verses
    70%

    11The rich mans riches are his strong citie: and as an hie wall in his imagination.

    12Before destruction the heart of a man is hautie, and before glory goeth lowlines.

  • Prov 17:27
    69%

    27Hee that hath knowledge, spareth his wordes, and a man of vnderstanding is of an excellent spirit.

  • Prov 16:18
    69%

    18Pride goeth before destruction, and an high minde before the fall.

  • Prov 29:22-23
    2 verses
    69%

    22An angrie man stirreth vp strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

    23The pride of a man shall bring him lowe: but the humble in spirit shall enioy glory.

  • Isa 24:10
    68%

    10The citie of vanitie is broken downe: euery house is shut vp, that no man may come in.

  • Eccl 10:4
    68%

    4If the spirite of him that ruleth, rise vp against thee, leaue not thy place: for gentlenes pacifieth great sinnes.

  • Prov 11:29
    68%

    29He that troubleth his owne house, shall inherite the winde, and the foole shalbe seruant to the wise in heart.

  • Hab 2:5
    68%

    5Yea, in deede the proude man is as hee that transgresseth by wine: therefore shal he not endure, because he hath enlarged his desire as the hell, and is as death, and can not be satisfied, but gathereth vnto him all nations, and heapeth vnto him all people.

  • Prov 19:2-3
    2 verses
    68%

    2For without knowledge the minde is not good, and he that hasteth with his feete, sinneth.

    3The foolishnesse of a man peruerteth his way, and his heart freateth against the Lord.

  • Gal 5:23
    68%

    23Meekenesse, temperancie: against such there is no lawe.

  • Eccl 8:8
    67%

    8Man is not lorde ouer the spirit to retaine the spirite: neither hath hee power in the day of death, nor deliuerance in the battell, neither shall wickednesse deliuer the possessers thereof.

  • Prov 20:1-2
    2 verses
    67%

    1Wine is a mocker and strong drinke is raging: and whosoeuer is deceiued thereby, is not wise.

    2The feare of the King is like the roaring of a lyon: hee that prouoketh him vnto anger, sinneth against his owne soule.

  • Job 12:25
    67%

    25They grope in the darke without light: and he maketh the to stagger like a drunken ma.

  • Prov 11:12
    67%

    12He that despiseth his neighbour, is destitute of wisedome: but a man of vnderstanding will keepe silence.

  • Prov 28:26
    67%

    26Hee that trusteth in his owne heart, is a foole: but he that walketh in wisdome, shall be deliuered.

  • Prov 24:31
    67%

    31And lo, it was al growen ouer with thornes, and nettles had couered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken downe.

  • 1 Tim 3:5
    67%

    5For if any cannot rule his owne house, how shall he care for the Church of God?

  • Prov 26:18
    67%

    18As he that faineth himselfe mad, casteth fire brands, arrowes, and mortall things,

  • Prov 29:11
    67%

    11A foole powreth out all his minde: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterward.

  • Prov 14:17
    66%

    17He that is hastie to anger, committeth follie, and a busie body is hated.

  • Eccl 9:14
    66%

    14A litle citie and fewe men in it, and a great King came against it, and compassed it about, and builded fortes against it.

  • Prov 28:15-16
    2 verses
    66%

    15As a roaring lyon, and an hungry beare, so is a wicked ruler ouer the poore people.

    16A prince destitute of vnderstanding, is also a great oppressour: but hee that hateth couetousnes, shall prolong his dayes.

  • Prov 25:15
    66%

    15A Prince is pacified by staying of anger, and a soft tongue breaketh the bones.

  • Eccl 10:15
    66%

    15The labour of the foolish doeth wearie him: for he knoweth not to goe into the citie.

  • Job 12:14
    66%

    14Beholde, he will breake downe, and it can not be built: he shutteth a man vp, and he can not be loosed.

  • Prov 29:9
    66%

    9If a wise man contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there is no rest.

  • Ps 107:27
    66%

    27They are tossed to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and all their cunning is gone.

  • Eccl 7:9
    66%

    9(7:11) Be not thou of an hastie spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosome of fooles.

  • Job 15:28
    66%

    28Though he dwell in desolate cities, and in houses which no man inhabiteth, but are become heapes,

  • Nah 2:5
    66%

    5He shall remember his strong men: they shall stumble as they goe: they shall make haste to the walles thereof, and the defence shall bee prepared.

  • Prov 17:20
    66%

    20The froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a naughtie tongue, shall fall into euill.

  • Prov 29:18
    66%

    18Where there is no vision, the people decay: but he that keepeth the Lawe, is blessed.

  • Isa 22:10
    66%

    10And yee nombred the houses of Ierusalem, and the houses haue yee broken downe to fortifie the wall,

  • Ps 127:1
    66%

    1A song of degrees, or Psalme of Salomon. Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vaine that build it: except the Lorde keepe the citie, the keeper watcheth in vaine.

  • Prov 10:19
    66%

    19In many wordes there cannot want iniquitie: but he that refrayneth his lippes, is wise.