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Proverbs 27:16

World English Bible

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

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Proverbs 27:16 in other translations

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

Proverbs 27:16 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 27:16 in context

  1. 14He who blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning,
    it will be taken as a curse by him.
  2. 15A continual dropping on a rainy day
    and a contentious wife are alike:
  3. 16restraining her is like restraining the wind,
    or like grasping oil in his right hand.
  4. 17Iron sharpens iron;
    so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.
  5. 18Whoever tends the fig tree shall eat its fruit.
    He who looks after his master shall be honored.