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16 He who would [a]restrain her [b]restrains the wind,
And [c]grasps oil with his right hand.
17 Iron sharpens iron,
So one man sharpens another.
18 He who guards the (A)fig tree will eat its fruit,
And he who (B)keeps watch for his master will be honored.

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  1. Proverbs 27:16 Lit hide(s)
  2. Proverbs 27:16 Lit hide(s)
  3. Proverbs 27:16 Lit encounters