Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.
The Hebrew word roo-agh in this proverb is used in the sense of wind. It belongs to Solomon's proverbs in chapters 25 to 29, which were copied out of Solomon's writings by men appointed by Hezekiah. It teaches that grace cannot be concealed but reveals itself outwardly, just as ointment held in the hand, even in the right hand, makes itself known by giving off its scent. What is within a person thus makes its presence known, so that even a quiet and humble believer inevitably influences others, with true religion and grace showing themselves through ordinary words, actions, kindness, and character.
The Hebrew word roo-agh in this proverb is used in the sense of wind.
It belongs to Solomon's proverbs in chapters 25 to 29, which were copied out of Solomon's writings by men appointed by Hezekiah.
It teaches that grace cannot be concealed but reveals itself outwardly, just as ointment held in the hand, even in the right hand, makes itself known by giving off its scent.
What is within a person thus makes its presence known, so that even a quiet and humble believer inevitably influences others, with true religion and grace showing themselves through ordinary words, actions, kindness, and character.