Proverbs 27:9
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is counsel to the soul.”
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“Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is counsel to the soul.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man’s friend that cometh of hearty counsel.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart, And the sweetness of one's friend--from counsel of the soul.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 27:9 — 20 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Exodus 18:17But Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “What you are doing is not good.
- Judges 9:9But the olive tree replied, ‘Should I stop giving my oil that honors both God and man, to hold sway over the trees?’
- 1 Samuel 23:16And Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and strengthened his hand in God,
- 1 Kings 1:12Now please, come and let me advise you. Save your own life and the life of your son Solomon.
- Ezra 10:2Then Shecaniah son of Jehiel, an Elamite, said to Ezra: “We have been unfaithful to our God by marrying foreign women from the people of the land, yet in spite of this, there is hope for Israel.
- Psalms 23:5You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
- Psalms 45:7You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy.
- Psalms 104:15wine that gladdens the heart of man, oil that makes his face to shine, and bread that sustains his heart.
- Psalms 133:2It is like fine oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down Aaron’s beard over the collar of his robes.
- Proverbs 7:17I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, with aloes, and with cinnamon.
- Proverbs 15:23A man takes joy in a fitting reply— and how good is a timely word!
- Proverbs 16:21The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
- Proverbs 16:23The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
- Proverbs 16:24Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
- Song of Solomon 1:3The fragrance of your perfume is pleasing; your name is like perfume poured out. No wonder the maidens adore you.
- Song of Solomon 3:6Who is this coming up from the wilderness like a column of smoke, scented with myrrh and frankincense from all the spices of the merchant?
- Song of Solomon 4:10How delightful is your love, my sister, my bride! Your love is much better than wine, and the fragrance of your perfume than all spices.
- John 12:3Then Mary took about a pint of expensive perfume, made of pure nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet and wiped them with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.
- Acts 28:15The brothers there had heard about us and traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. When Paul saw them, he was encouraged and gave thanks to God.
- 2 Corinthians 2:15For we are to God the sweet aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.
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