15 A constant dripping on a day of steady rain And a contentious woman are alike ; 16 He who would restrain her restrains the wind , And grasps oil with his right hand .

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 27:15-16

Commentary on Proverbs 27:15-16

(Read Proverbs 27:15-16)

The contentions of a neighbour may be like a sharp shower, troublesome for a time; the contentions of a wife are like constant rain.