A wife that always wants to argue is like water that never stops dripping on a rainy day.
Proverbs 27:16 - Easy To Read Version Trying to stop that woman is like trying to stop the wind. It is like trying to grab oil with your hand. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, And the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Whoever attempts to restrain [a contentious woman] might as well try to stop the wind–his right hand encounters oil [and she slips through his fingers]. American Standard Version (1901) He that would restrain her restraineth the wind; And his right hand encountereth oil. Common English Bible anyone who can control her can control the wind or pick up oil in his hand. Catholic Public Domain Version He who would restrain her, he is like one who would grasp the wind, or who would gather together oil with his right hand. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He that retaineth her, is as he that would hold the wind, and shall call in the oil of his right hand. |
A wife that always wants to argue is like water that never stops dripping on a rainy day.
People use pieces of iron to sharpen iron knives. In the same way, people learn from other people, making each other sharp.
Mary brought in a pint of very expensive perfume made from pure nard. {\cf2\super [190]} Mary poured the perfume on Jesus’ feet. Then she wiped his feet with her hair. And the sweet smell from the perfume filled the whole house.