Proverbs 27:17

"restraining her is like restraining the wind, or like grasping oil in his right hand."

Key Reflection

Restraining a contentious woman is as impossible as trying to hold back the wind or grasp oil in one's hand, highlighting the futility of attempting to control someone with inherent rebellious nature. This verse underscores the importance of wise handling and understanding in dealing with such individuals.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The proverb expresses the gain of mutual counsel as found in clear, well-defined thoughts. Two minds, thus acting on each other, become more acute. This is better than to see in “sharpening” the idea of provoking, and the point of the maxim in the fact that the quarrels of those who have been friends are bitter in proportion to their previous intimacy.

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