Verse (Click for Chapter) Berean Study Biblerestraining 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. American Standard Version He that would restrain her restraineth the wind; And his right hand encountereth oil. Darby Bible Translation whosoever will restrain her restraineth the wind, and his right hand encountereth oil. Douay-Rheims Bible He that retaineth her, is as he that would hold the wind, and shall call in the oil of his right hand. English Revised Version He that would restrain her restraineth the wind, and his right hand encountereth oil. Young's Literal Translation Whoso is hiding her hath hidden the wind, And the ointment of his right hand calleth out. Proverbs 27:16 /proverbs/27-16.htm">Proverbs 27:16 /proverbs/27-16.htm">Proverbs 27:16 |