Proverbs 27:16
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordWhosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.
— Proverbs 27:16, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
Restraining her is like restraining the wind, Or like grasping oil in his right hand.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He that would restrain her restraineth the wind; And his right hand encountereth oil.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Whoso is hiding her hath hidden the wind, And the ointment of his right hand calleth out.