Proverbs 27:15

A continual dropping on a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.

Leeser Tanakh

In The King James Version

A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.

In Context

14When one saluteth his friend with a loud voice, when rising early in the morning, it will be counted a curse to him.

16He that would conceal her might conceal the wind, and as [fragrant] oil on his right hand, which would betray itself.

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Cross References

Proverbs 19:13A calamity unto his father is a foolish son; and a continual dropping are the quarrels of a wife.

Proverbs 21:19It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a quarrelsome and vexatious woman.

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 27:15

14 He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him. Note, 1. It is a great folly to be extravagant in praising even the best of our friends and benefactors. It is our duty to give every one his due praise, to applaud those who excel in knowledge, virtue, and usefulness, and to acknowledge the kindnesses we have received with thankfulness; but to do this with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, to be always harping on this string, in all… Read the whole commentary →

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