Proverbs 27:16

Proverbs 27:16 in 10 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 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.

16He that would restrain her restraineth the wind;

And his right hand encountereth oil.

16He that hideth her, hideth the winde, and she is as ye oyle in his right hand, that vttereth it selfe.

16restraining her is like restraining the wind,

or like grasping oil in his right hand.

16Stopping her is like trying to stop the wind.

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

16Can you catch the wind?

Can you hold oil in your hand?

No! And you cannot keep that woman quiet.

16Whoever is hiding her has hidden the wind, || And the ointment of his right hand calls out.