Proverbs 27:16
restraining her is like holding back the wind or grasping oil with one's right hand.
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the ointment

John 12:3
Then Mary took about a pint of expensive perfume, made of pure nard, and she anointed Jesus' feet and wiped them with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.

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New American Standard Bible
He who would restrain her restrains the wind, And grasps oil with his right hand.

King James Bible
Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The one who controls her controls the wind and grasps oil with his right hand.

International Standard Version
Trying to keep her in check is like stopping a wind storm or grabbing oil with your right hand.

NET Bible
Whoever hides her hides the wind or grasps oil with his right hand.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
The North wind is severe, and it is called by name “Propitious.”
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