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A flushed man clenches both fists near his chest, his brow furrowed and teeth tight against a stone wall. — Artwork is an interpretation. Scripture is quoted from the People's Open Bible.

Proverbs 14:17

Temper and Schemes

Building a Household, Guarding the Way, and Showing Grace · Proverbs 14

Story guide: An angry posture and social withdrawal compare uncontrolled temper with rejected scheming.

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17A short-tempered man acts foolishly, and a man of schemes is hated.

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