World English Bible
"Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a man's friend."
— Proverbs 27:9, World English Bible
“Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.”
“Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man’s friend that cometh of hearty counsel. ”
“Ointment and incense make the heart rejoice, likewise the sweetness of one’s friend from sincere counsel.”
“Ointment and perfumes rejoice the heart: and the good counsels of a friend are sweet to the soul.”
“Oil and perfume make glad the heart, and the wise suggestion of a friend is sweet to the soul.”
“Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.”
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
A full soul loathes a honeycomb; but to a hungry soul, every bitter thing is sweet.
As a bird that wanders from her nest, so is a man who wanders from his home.
Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a man's friend.
Don't forsake your friend and your father's friend. Don't go to your brother's house in the day of your disaster: better is a neighbor who is near than a distant brother.
Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, then I can answer my tormentor.
A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.