Proverbs 27:16

A Conservative Version

He who would restrain her restrains the wind, and his right hand encounters oil.

Cross References

John 12:3

Mary therefore, after taking a pound of ointment of very costly genuine spikenard, anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled of the aroma of the ointment.

Proverbs 27:15

A continual dropping in a very rainy day, and a contentious woman are alike.

Proverbs 27:17

Iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.