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.
General references
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.