Proverbs 27:9
What does Proverbs 27:9 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 27:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man’s friend that cometh of hearty counsel.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man’s friend that cometh of hearty counsel.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Oil and perfume make glad the heart, and the wise suggestion of a friend is sweet to the soul.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart, And the sweetness of one's friend--from counsel of the soul.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Ointment and perfumes rejoice the heart: and the good counsels of a friend are sweet to the soul.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart; and the sweetness of one's friend is [the fruit] of hearty counsel.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 133:2
It is like the precious oil upon the head, That ran down upon the beard, Even Aaron’s beard; That came down upon the skirt of his garments;
- Psalms 104:15
And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, Andoil to make his face to shine, And bread that strengtheneth man’s heart.
- Judges 9:9
But the olive-tree said unto them, Should I leave my fatness, wherewith by me they honor God and man, and go to wave to and fro over the trees?
- Proverbs 16:21
The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
- Song of Solomon 3:6
Who is this that cometh up from the wilderness Like pillars of smoke, Perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, With all powders of the merchant?
- Song of Solomon 4:10
How fair is thy love, my sister, my bride! How much better is thy love than wine! And the fragrance of thine oils than all manner of spices!
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