Proverbs 27:16
Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.
In other versions
He that would restrain her restraineth the wind; And his right hand encountereth oil.
ASV
He who keeps secret the secret of his friend, will get himself a name for good faith.
BBE
whosoever will restrain her restraineth the wind, and his right hand encountereth oil.
DBY
Restraining her is like restraining the wind, Or like grasping oil in his right hand.
WEB
Whoso is hiding her hath hidden the wind, And the ointment of his right hand calleth out.
YLT
Whosoever hides her hides the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which betrayed itself.
ENG
Whoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand which bewrayeth itself.
WBT
restraining her is like holding back the wind or grasping oil with one’s right hand.
BSB
In context
14He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.
15A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.
16Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.
17Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
18Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.