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Proverbs 27:16

American Standard Version

He that would restrain her restraineth the wind; And his right hand encountereth oil.

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Proverbs 27:16 in other translations

restraining her is like restraining the wind,
or like grasping oil in his right hand.

Proverbs 27:16 · World English Bible

Proverbs 27:16 in context

  1. 14He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, It shall be counted a curse to him.
  2. 15A continual dropping in a very rainy day And a contentious woman are alike:
  3. 16He that would restrain her restraineth the wind; And his right hand encountereth oil.
  4. 17Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
  5. 18Whoso keepeth the fig-tree shall eat the fruit thereof; And he that regardeth his master shall be honored.