Nehr · Proverbs 27

Proverbs 27:9

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

Proverbs 27:9, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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

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