Bible Verses about 'City'

Like a city breached, without walls, is one who lacks self-control. Proverbs 25:28

Like a city breached, without walls, is one who lacks self-control. Proverbs 25:28	A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls. self-control desires
You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. Matthew 5:14	You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. righteousness evangelism life

To you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. Luke 2:11	The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! Savior Messiah christmas
One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and one whose temper is controlled than one who captures a city. Proverbs 16:32	Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city. peace patience self-control
The wealth of the rich is their strong city; in their imagination it is like a high wall. Proverbs 18:11	The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense; they imagine it to be a high wall of safety. money materialism
Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord guards the city, the guard keeps watch in vain. Psalm 127:1	Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted. Unless the Lord protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good. God dependence
But I say to you, Do not swear at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. Matthew 5:34-35	But I say, do not make any vows! Do not say, ‘By heaven!’ because heaven is God’s throne. And do not say, ‘By the earth!’ because the earth is his footstool. And do not say, ‘By Jerusalem!’ for Jerusalem is the city of the great King. speaking reliability heaven
Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. Luke 2:4-5	And because Joseph was a descendant of King David, he had to go to Bethlehem in Judea, David’s ancient home. He traveled there from the village of Nazareth in Galilee. He took with him Mary, to whom he was engaged, who was now expecting a child. christmas