Verse Comparison: Proverbs 27:16
American Standard Version
He that would restrain her restraineth the wind; And his right hand encountereth oil.
Amplified® Bible
Whoever attempts to restrain [a contentious woman] might as well try to stop the wind--his right hand encounters oil [and she slips through his fingers].
Contemporary English Version
It's easier to catch the wind or hold olive oil in your hand than to stop a nagging wife.
Darby English Version
whosoever will restrain her restraineth the wind, and his right hand encountereth oil.
Good News Bible
How can you keep her quiet? Have you ever tried to stop the wind or ever tried to hold a handful of oil?
King James Version
Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.
New American Standard Bible
He who would restrain her restrains the wind, And grasps oil with his right hand.
New International Version
restraining her is like restraining the wind
or grasping oil with the hand.
New King James Version
Whoever restrains her restrains the wind,
And grasps oil with his right hand.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who would restrain her restrains the wind, And grasps oil with his right hand.
Revised Standard Version
to restrain her is to restrain the wind or to grasp oil in his right hand.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is hiding her hath hidden the wind, And the ointment of his right hand calleth out.
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