Proverbs 27:16

“Whosoeuer hideth her, hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand which be wrayeth it selfe.”

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Other Translations for Proverbs 27:16

Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, [which] bewrayeth [itself].
- King James Version

He who would restrain her restrains the wind, And grasps oil with his right hand.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

He that would restrain her restraineth the wind; And his right hand encountereth oil.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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

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

Whoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand which bewrayeth itself.
- Webster's Bible

restraining her is like restraining the wind, or like grasping oil in his right hand.
- World English Bible

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

He that would hide her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand betrayeth itself.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Proverbs 27:16

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 27:16

27:16 Hideth - Attempts to smother her passion. Right - hand - Which being the great instrument of action, by its much stirring, diffuses the savour of it.


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