Proverbs 27:14-16

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

¹⁴ The flatterer who loudly praises and glorifies his neighbor, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted as cursing him [for he will be suspected of sinister purposes].

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].