| Proverbs 27:9 Parallel Translations |  |
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| NASB: | Oil and perfume make the heart glad, So a man's counsel is sweet to his friend. (NASB ©1995) |
| GWT: | Perfume and incense make the heart glad, but the sweetness of a friend is a fragrant forest. (GOD'S WORD®) |
| KJV: | Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel. |
| ASV: | Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man's friend that cometh of hearty counsel. |
| BBE: | Oil and perfume make glad the heart, and the wise suggestion of a friend is sweet to the soul. |
| DBY: | Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart; and the sweetness of one's friend is the fruit of hearty counsel. |
| ERV: | Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend that cometh of hearty counsel. |
| JPS: | Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart; so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel. |
| WBS: | Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel. |
| WEB: | Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a man's friend. |
| YLT: | Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart, And the sweetness of one's friend -- from counsel of the soul. |
| Proverbs 27:9 Cross References |
| XREF: | Psalm 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows.
Psalm 141:5 Let the righteous smite me in kindness and reprove me; It is oil upon the head; Do not let my head refuse it, For still my prayer is against their wicked deeds. (NASB ©1995) |
| Commentaries and Concordances |
| MHC: | 27:9,10. Depend not for relief upon a kinsman, merely for kindred's sake; apply to those who are at hand, and will help in need. But there is a Friend that sticketh closer than a brother, and let us place entire confidence in him. 11. An affectionate parent urges his son to prudent conduct that should gladden his heart. The good conduct of Christians is the best answer to all who find fault with the gospel. 12. Where there is temptation, if we thrust ourselves into it, there will be sin, and punishment will follow. 13. An honest man may be made a beggar, but he is not honest that makes himself one. 14. It is folly to be fond of being praised; it is a temptation to pride. |
| CONC: | Bring Counsel Earnest Friend Fruit Glad Heart Hearty Incense Joy Man's Oil Ointment One's Perfume Pleasantness Rejoice Soul Springs Suggestion Sweet Sweetness Torn Trouble Wise |
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