KJVWhosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.
He that would restrain her restraineth the wind; And his right hand encountereth oil.
restraining her is like holding back the wind or grasping oil with one’s right hand.
Whoso is hiding her hath hidden the wind, And the ointment of his right hand calleth out.
whosoever will restrain her restraineth the wind, and his right hand encountereth oil.
Proverbs — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
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