Proverbs 27:16

Proverbs 27:16 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

16restraining her is like restraining the wind

or grasping oil with the hand.

16He who would 27:16 Lit hide(s)restrain her 27:16 Lit hide(s)restrains the wind,

And 27:16 Lit encountersgrasps oil with his right hand.

16He who would restrain her restrains the wind,

And grasps oil with his right hand.

16Whoever attempts to restrain her [criticism] might as well try to stop the wind,

And grasps oil with his right hand.

16restraining her is like holding back the wind

or grasping oil with one’s right hand.

16Stopping her is like trying to stop the wind.

It’s like trying to grab olive oil with your hand.