Proverbs 27:16

King James Version (KJV)

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

Translations

Proverbs 27:16 - Amplified Bible

Whoever attempts to restrain [a contentious woman] might as well try to stop the wind--his right hand encounters oil [and she slips through his fingers].

Proverbs 27:16 - American Standard Version

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

Proverbs 27:16 - Bible in Basic English

He who keeps secret the secret of his friend, will get himself a name for good faith.

Proverbs 27:16 - Darby Bible

whosoever will restrain her restraineth the wind, and his right hand encountereth oil.

Proverbs 27:16 - English Standard Version

to restrain her is to restrain the wind or to grasp oil in one's right hand.

Proverbs 27:16 - King James Version

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

Proverbs 27:16 - La Biblia de las Americas

el que trata de contenerla refrena al viento,
y recoge aceite con su mano derecha.

Proverbs 27:16 - The Message

Proverbs 27:16 - New American Standard Bible

He who would restrain her restrains the wind, And grasps oil with his right hand.

Proverbs 27:16 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

El que trata de contenerla, es como refrenar al viento
Y recoger aceite con su mano derecha.

Proverbs 27:16 - World English Bible

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

Proverbs 27:16 - Young's Living Translation

Whoso is hiding her hath hidden the wind, And the ointment of his right hand calleth out.

Proverbs 27:16 - Additional Comments

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