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Nov 2, 2024 5:24 AM

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  Commentary on Proverbs 25:28

  (Read Proverbs 25:28)

  The man who has no command over his anger, is easily robbed of peace. Let us give up ourselves to the Lord, and pray him to put his Spirit within us, and cause us to walk in his statutes.

  Proverbs 25:28 In-Context

  26 Like a muddied spring or a polluted well are the righteous who give way to the wicked.

  27 It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable to search out matters that are too deep.

  28 Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.

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