Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.
Whoever tries to hide her is like trying to hide the wind, and like perfume in his right hand that gives itself away.
The writer is saying that some people (particularly referring to a contentious woman from the previous verse) are impossible to conceal or control, just like you can't hide wind or keep perfume from being noticed.
📚 Historical Context
Proverbs is a book of wisdom literature in the Old Testament, traditionally attributed to King Solomon and written to guide people in everyday decisions during ancient Israel's monarchy. This verse uses poetic language to describe the futility of trying to control or hide something uncontrollable, like an angry or contentious person, drawing from the cultural context of family and social relationships in that era. It reflects the broader theme of Proverbs, which emphasizes practical wisdom for navigating human interactions.
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