Proverbs 27:15-17

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

¹⁵ A continual dripping on a day of violent showers and a contentious woman are alike;^(A)

¹⁶ Whoever attempts to restrain [a contentious woman] might as well try to stop the wind—his right hand encounters oil [and she slips through his fingers].

¹⁷ Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend [to show rage or worthy purpose].