- Bible
- Proverbs
- Chapter 25
- Verse 28
Proverbs 25:28
He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Matthew Henry
Here is, 1. The good character of a wise and virtuous man implied. He is one that has rule over his own spirit; he maintains the government of himself, and of his own appetites and passions, and does…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
In this verse again, both A.V. and R.V. change without apparent reason the order of the clauses in the Hebrew.
Cross References
Related passages throughout Scripture