Proverbs 27:16
What does Proverbs 27:16 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 27:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that would restrain her restraineth the wind; And his right hand encountereth oil.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that would restrain her restraineth the wind; And his right hand encountereth oil.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He who keeps secret the secret of his friend, will get himself a name for good faith.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Whoso is hiding her hath hidden the wind, And the ointment of his right hand calleth out.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He that retaineth her, is as he that would hold the wind, and shall call the oil of his right hand.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890whosoever will restrain her restraineth the wind, and his right hand encountereth oil.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- John 12:3
Mary therefore took a pound of ointment of pure nard, very precious, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odor of the ointment.
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