Proverbs 27:9

King James Version (KJV)

Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.

Translations

Proverbs 27:9 - Amplified Bible

Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; so does the sweetness of a friend's counsel that comes from the heart.

Proverbs 27:9 - American Standard Version

Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a mans friend that cometh of hearty counsel.

Proverbs 27:9 - Bible in Basic English

Oil and perfume make glad the heart, and the wise suggestion of a friend is sweet to the soul.

Proverbs 27:9 - Darby Bible

Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart; and the sweetness of one`s friend is [the fruit] of hearty counsel.

Proverbs 27:9 - English Standard Version

Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.

Proverbs 27:9 - King James Version

Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.

Proverbs 27:9 - La Biblia de las Americas

El ungüento y el perfume alegran el corazòn,
y dulce para su amigo es el consejo del hombre.

Proverbs 27:9 - The Message

Just as lotions and fragrance give sensual delight,
   a sweet friendship refreshes the soul.

 

Proverbs 27:9 - New American Standard Bible

Oil and perfume make the heart glad, So a man's counsel is sweet to his friend.

Proverbs 27:9 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

El ungüento y el perfume alegran el corazòn,
Y dulce para su amigo es el consejo del hombre.

Proverbs 27:9 - World English Bible

Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; So does earnest counsel from a man`s friend.

Proverbs 27:9 - Young's Living Translation

Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart, And the sweetness of one`s friend -- from counsel of the soul.

Proverbs 27:9 - Additional Comments

How precious, how rich, how fulfilling, when a friend gives good counsel. If your friend asks you, don't tickle their ears - give them hearty counsel!

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