Proverbs 27:15

“A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Proverbs 27:15

A continuall dropping in a very rainie day, and a contentious woman, are alike.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

A constant dripping on a day of steady rain And a contentious woman are alike;
- New American Standard Version (1995)

A continual dropping in a very rainy day And a contentious woman are alike:
- American Standard Version (1901)

Like an unending dropping on a day of rain is a bitter-tongued woman.
- Basic English Bible

A continual dropping on a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike:
- Darby Bible

A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.
- Webster's Bible

A continual dropping on a rainy day and a contentious wife are alike:
- World English Bible

A continual dropping in a day of rain, And a woman of contentions are alike,
- Youngs Literal Bible

A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for Proverbs 27:15

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 27:15


27:14 Blesseth - That praises him to his face. A loud voice - That both he, and others, may be sure to take notice of it. Rising early - To shew his great forwardness. A curse - His friend will value this kind of blessing no more than a curse.

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.

27:17 Iron - Iron tools are made sharp and fit for use, by rubbing them against the file, or some other iron. The countenance - The company or conversation of his friend.


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