Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version restraining her is like restraining the wind or grasping oil with the hand. New Living Translation Stopping her complaints is like trying to stop the wind or trying to hold something with greased hands. English Standard Version to restrain her is to restrain the wind or to grasp oil in one’s right hand. Berean Standard Bible restraining her is like holding back the wind or grasping oil with one’s right hand. King James Bible Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself. New King James Version Whoever restrains her restrains the wind, And grasps oil with his right hand. New American Standard Bible He who would restrain her restrains the wind, And grasps oil with his right hand. NASB 1995 He who would restrain her restrains the wind, And grasps oil with his right hand. NASB 1977 He who would restrain her restrains the wind, And grasps oil with his right hand. Legacy Standard Bible He who would restrain her restrains the wind, And grasps oil with his right hand. Amplified Bible Whoever attempts to restrain her [criticism] might as well try to stop the wind, And grasps oil with his right hand. Christian Standard Bible the one who controls her controls the wind and grasps oil with his right hand. Holman Christian Standard Bible The one who controls her controls the wind and grasps oil with his right hand. American Standard Version He that would restrain her restraineth the wind; And his right hand encountereth oil. Contemporary English Version It's easier to catch the wind or hold olive oil in your hand than to stop a nagging wife. English Revised Version He that would restrain her restraineth the wind, and his right hand encountereth oil. GOD'S WORD® Translation Whoever can control her can control the wind. He can even pick up olive oil with his right hand. Good News Translation How can you keep her quiet? Have you ever tried to stop the wind or ever tried to hold a handful of oil? International Standard Version Trying to keep her in check is like stopping a wind storm or grabbing oil with your right hand. Majority Standard Bible restraining her is like holding back the wind or grasping oil with one?s right hand. NET Bible Whoever hides her hides the wind or grasps oil with his right hand. New Heart English Bible restraining her is like restraining the wind, or like grasping oil in his right hand. Webster's Bible Translation Whoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand which bewrayeth itself. World English Bible restraining her is like restraining the wind, or like grasping oil in his right hand. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhoever is hiding her has hidden the wind, "" And the ointment of his right hand calls out. Young's Literal Translation Whoso is hiding her hath hidden the wind, And the ointment of his right hand calleth out. Smith's Literal Translation He hiding her, hid the wind, and he shall call the oil of his right hand. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe that retaineth her, is as he that would hold the wind, and shall call in the oil of his right hand. Catholic Public Domain Version He who would restrain her, he is like one who would grasp the wind, or who would gather together oil with his right hand. New American Bible Whoever would hide her hides a stormwind and cannot tell north from south. New Revised Standard Version to restrain her is to restrain the wind or to grasp oil in the right hand. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe north wind is severe, but it is called the right wind. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The North wind is severe, and it is called by name "Propitious.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He that would hide her hideth the wind, And the ointment of his right hand betrayeth itself. Brenton Septuagint Translation The north wind is sharp, but it is called by name propitious. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Do not Boast about Tomorrow…15A constant dripping on a rainy day and a contentious woman are alike— 16restraining her is like holding back the wind or grasping oil with one’s right hand. 17As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.… Cross References Proverbs 19:13 A foolish son is his father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping. Proverbs 21:9 Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife. Proverbs 21:19 Better to live in the desert than with a contentious and ill-tempered wife. Proverbs 25:24 Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife. Proverbs 14:1 Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands. Ecclesiastes 7:26 And I find more bitter than death the woman who is a snare, whose heart is a net, and whose hands are chains. The man who pleases God escapes her, but the sinner is ensnared. Genesis 2:24 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. Genesis 3:16 To the woman He said: “I will sharply increase your pain in childbirth; in pain you will bring forth children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.” 1 Samuel 25:3 His name was Nabal, and his wife’s name was Abigail. She was an intelligent and beautiful woman, but her husband, a Calebite, was harsh and evil in his dealings. 1 Samuel 25:25 My lord should pay no attention to this scoundrel Nabal, for he lives up to his name: His name means Fool, and folly accompanies him. I, your servant, did not see my lord’s young men whom you sent. Job 2:9 Then Job’s wife said to him, “Do you still retain your integrity? Curse God and die!” Matthew 5:32 But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, brings adultery upon her. And he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery. Matthew 19:6 So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.” Mark 10:9 Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.” 1 Corinthians 7:10-11 To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. / But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife. Treasury of Scripture Whoever hides her hides the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which denudes itself. the ointment John 12:3 Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment. Jump to Previous Betrayeth Bewrayeth Faith Friend Good Grasp Grasping Grasps Hand Hide Hideth Hiding Itself Keeps Oil Ointment Restrain Restraineth Restraining Restrains Right Secret WindJump to Next Betrayeth Bewrayeth Faith Friend Good Grasp Grasping Grasps Hand Hide Hideth Hiding Itself Keeps Oil Ointment Restrain Restraineth Restraining Restrains Right Secret WindProverbs 27 1. observations of self love5. of true love 11. of care to avoid offenses 23. and of the household care Restraining her is like holding back the wind This phrase uses a vivid metaphor to describe the futility of trying to control a contentious or quarrelsome person. In ancient Near Eastern culture, the wind was often seen as a powerful and uncontrollable force, much like in the story of Jesus calming the storm (Mark 4:39). The wind's unpredictability and strength make it an apt comparison for the challenges faced when dealing with a difficult person. The imagery suggests that just as one cannot capture or direct the wind, so too is it impossible to change the nature of someone who is determined to be contentious. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of the heart's stubbornness, as seen in Jeremiah 17:9, which speaks to the deceitful nature of the human heart. Or grasping oil with one’s right hand Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally considered the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His insights into human behavior and relationships are reflected in this verse. 2. The Quarrelsome Woman This verse metaphorically refers to a contentious or quarrelsome woman, a recurring theme in Proverbs, symbolizing difficult interpersonal relationships. 3. Ancient Israel The cultural and historical context of ancient Israel, where family and community dynamics were central, provides the backdrop for understanding the relational wisdom in Proverbs. Teaching Points The Futility of ControlAttempting to control or change a quarrelsome person is as futile as trying to restrain the wind or grasp oil. This teaches us to recognize the limits of our influence over others. The Importance of Peaceful Relationships The verse highlights the value of cultivating peaceful and harmonious relationships, encouraging us to seek wisdom in our interactions. Wisdom in Choosing Companions Proverbs often advises on the importance of choosing companions wisely. This verse serves as a reminder to surround ourselves with those who promote peace and understanding. Self-Reflection and Personal Growth While the verse speaks of a quarrelsome woman, it invites all believers to reflect on their own behavior and strive to be peacemakers in their relationships. Trusting God with Difficult Relationships When faced with challenging relationships, we are reminded to trust God for wisdom and guidance, rather than relying solely on our efforts to change others.(16) Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind--i.e., you might as well try and stop the wind from blowing as seek to restrain her. And the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.--Rather, perhaps, and oil meeteth his right hand--i.e., if he puts out his hand to stop her she slips through it like oil. Verse 16. - Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind. Whoever tries to restrain a shrewish woman, or to conceal her faults, might as well attempt to confine the wind or to check its violence. And the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself. He might as well try to hide the ointment which signifies its presence by its odour. But there is no "which" in the original, which runs literally, "his right hand calls oil," or, "oil meets his right hand." The former is supposed to mean that he is hurt in the struggle to coerce the vixen, and needs ointment to heal his wound; but the latter seems the correct rendering, and the meaning then is that, if he tries to hold or stop his wife, she escapes him like the oil which you try in vain to keep in your hand. An old adage says that there are three things which cannot be hidden, but always betray themselves, viz. a woman, the wind, and ointment. The LXX. has read the Hebrew differently, translating, "The northwind is harsh, but by name it is called lucky (ἐπιδέξιος);" i.e. because it clears the sky and introduces fine weather. The Syriac, Aquila, and Symmachus have adopted the same reading.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew restraining herצֹפְנֶ֥יהָ (ṣō·p̄ə·ne·hā) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 6845: To hide, to hoard, reserve, to deny, to protect, to lurk is like holding back צָֽפַן־ (ṣā·p̄an-) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6845: To hide, to hoard, reserve, to deny, to protect, to lurk the wind ר֑וּחַ (rū·aḥ) Noun - common singular Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit or grasping יִקְרָֽא׃ (yiq·rā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read oil וְשֶׁ֖מֶן (wə·še·men) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8081: Grease, liquid, richness with one’s right hand. יְמִינ֣וֹ (yə·mî·nōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3225: The right hand, side, the south Links Proverbs 27:16 NIVProverbs 27:16 NLT Proverbs 27:16 ESV Proverbs 27:16 NASB Proverbs 27:16 KJV Proverbs 27:16 BibleApps.com Proverbs 27:16 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 27:16 Chinese Bible Proverbs 27:16 French Bible Proverbs 27:16 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 27:16 Restraining her is like restraining the wind (Prov. 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