Proverbs 27:16

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Cross References

John 12:3

Mary therefore took a pound of ointment of pure nard, very precious, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odor of the ointment.

Proverbs 27:15

A continual dropping in a very rainy day And a contentious woman are alike:

Proverbs 27:17

Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.