Proverbs 27:16

Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 27:16

BSB

restraining her is like holding back the wind or grasping oil with one's right hand.

AKJV

Whoever hides her hides the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which denudes itself.

CPDV

He who would restrain her, he is like one who would grasp the wind, or who would gather together oil with his right hand.

ERV

He that would restrain her restraineth the wind, and his right hand encountereth oil.

NHEB

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

SMT

He hiding her, hid the wind, and he shall call the oil of his right hand.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 27:16

WhosoeverhidethH6845VerbherhidethH6845VerbthewindH7307Noun FeminineandtheointmentH8081Noun MasculineofhisrighthandH3225Noun FemininewhichbewrayethH7121Verbitself

Commentary for Proverbs 27:16

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 27:16

Summary

Controlling someone resistant proves futile.

Event

Attempting to control resistance

Estimated Time Period

c. 900 BC