Proverbs 25:28

He who cannot control his own spirit (life) is as helpless as a city without walls, open to trouble.

Proverbs 16:32

Being slow to anger is better than being mighty. Being self-controlled is better than ruling a city.

1 Samuel 20:30

Saul got angry with Jonathan and he said, You are Son of a crooked and rebellious woman Jonathan! I know you have sided with Jesse's son, Saul accused. You have no shame. You act as if you are your mother's son not mine.

2 Chronicles 32:5

Hezekiah worked hard. He rebuilt all the broken sections of the wall. He built the towers taller and built another wall outside the city wall. He strengthened the Millo in the City of David, and made plenty of weapons and shields.

Nehemiah 1:3

They said to me: The small band of Jews now living there in the land is in deep trouble and shame. The wall of Jerusalem has been broken down, and its doorways burned with fire.

Proverbs 22:24

Do not befriend an angry man. Do not associate with a man who throws fits.

1 Samuel 25:17

Consider what you should do because our master and his whole household are doomed. He is such a worthless man that it is useless to talk to him.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

General references

Proverbs 16:32
Being slow to anger is better than being mighty. Being self-controlled is better than ruling a city.
Proverbs 22:24
Do not befriend an angry man. Do not associate with a man who throws fits.
1 Samuel 20:30
Saul got angry with Jonathan and he said, You are Son of a crooked and rebellious woman Jonathan! I know you have sided with Jesse's son, Saul accused. You have no shame. You act as if you are your mother's son not mine.
1 Samuel 25:17
Consider what you should do because our master and his whole household are doomed. He is such a worthless man that it is useless to talk to him.