Proverbs 27:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 27:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 27:16 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 27:16 — KJV
“Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.”
— Proverbs 27:16 (KJV)
Proverbs 27:16 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 27:16
“On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 27:16: hideth, right, hand
“And I looked, and, behold, a whirlwind came out of the north, a great cloud, and a fire infolding itself, and a brightness was about it, and out of the midst thereof as the colour of amber, out of the midst of the fire. infolding...: Heb. catching itself”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 27:16: wind, right, itself
“Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 27:16: right, hand
“And now if ye will deal kindly and truly with my master, tell me: and if not, tell me; that I may turn to the right hand, or to the left.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 27:16: right, hand
“And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing, (for she died) that she called his name Benoni: but his father called him Benjamin. Benoni: that is, The son of my sorrow Benjamin: that is, The son of the right hand”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 27:16: right, hand
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