Proverbs 27:16 Hebrew Word Analysis
| 1 | Whosoever hideth | צָֽפַן | h6845 |
| 1 | Whosoever hideth | צָֽפַן | h6845 |
| 2 | the wind | ר֑וּחַ | h7307 |
| 3 | and the ointment | וְשֶׁ֖מֶן | h8081 |
| 4 | of his right hand | יְמִינ֣וֹ | h3225 |
| 5 | which bewrayeth | יִקְרָֽא׃ | h7121 |
Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He that would restrain her restraineth the wind; And his right hand encountereth oil.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
He who keeps secret the secret of his friend, will get himself a name for good faith.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
whosoever will restrain her restraineth the wind, and his right hand encountereth oil.
World English Bible (WEB)
Restraining her is like restraining the wind, Or like grasping oil in his right hand.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Whoso is hiding her hath hidden the wind, And the ointment of his right hand calleth out.