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Proverbs 27:16 Cross-References
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“Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.”
Proverbs 27:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 27:16
Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind—Attempting to restrain (ṣāp̱an, צָפַן, hide/restrain) a contentious woman (v. 15) is like trying to contain wind (rûaḥ, רוּחַ)—impossible. The ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself—perfume (shemen, שֶׁמֶן) inevitably reveals its presence; you cannot conceal fragrance. Both metaphors emphasize futility.This verse acknowledges the limits of human ability to change another person. Only God's Spirit can transform a quarrelsome heart. The New Testament echoes this—husbands are called to love, not to control (Ephesians 5:25), and transformation comes...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 27:16
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