Proverbs 27:16 - New American Standard Bible 1995 with Strong Numbers

He who would restrain her restrains the wind, And grasps oil with his right hand.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, And the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

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].

American Standard Version (1901)

He that would restrain her restraineth the wind; And his right hand encountereth oil.

Common English Bible

anyone who can control her can control the wind or pick up oil in his 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.