Proverbs 27:16
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King James Version (modern wording)
Whosoever hides her hides the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which betrayed itself.
Proverbs 27:16 (KJV)
American Standard Version
He that would restrain her restraineth the wind; And his right hand encountereth oil.
Proverbs 27:16 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
restraining her is like holding back the wind or grasping oil with one’s right hand.
Proverbs 27:16 (BSB)
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What does Proverbs 27:16 say?
Proverbs 27:16 in modern King James wording reads: "Whosoever hides her hides the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which betrayed itself."
Where is Proverbs 27:16 found in the Bible?
Proverbs 27:16 is verse 16 of chapter 27 of the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. Proverbs has 31 chapters.
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