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the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the counsel of a friend is sweetness to the soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/27.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so <i>doth</i> the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/27.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Ointment and perfume delight the heart, And the sweetness of a man’s friend <i>gives delight</i> by hearty counsel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Oil and perfume make the heart glad, And a person’s advice is sweet to his friend.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Oil and perfume make the heart glad, So a man&#8217s counsel is sweet to his friend.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Oil and perfume make the heart glad, So a man’s counsel is sweet to his friend.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Oil and incense make the heart glad, So counsel from the soul is sweet to his friend.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Oil and perfume make the heart glad; So does the sweetness of a friend’s counsel that comes from the heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is better than self-counsel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is better than self-counsel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man's friend that cometh of hearty counsel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The sweet smell of incense can make you feel good, but true friendship is better still. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend that cometh of hearty counsel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Perfume and incense make the heart glad, but the sweetness of a friend is a fragrant forest. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/27.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Perfume and fragrant oils make you feel happier, but trouble shatters your peace of mind. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Ointments and perfume encourage the heart; in a similar way, a friend's advice is sweet to the soul. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Ointment and incense make the heart rejoice, likewise the sweetness of one's friend from sincere counsel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a man's friend.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the counsel of a friend is sweetness to the soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a man’s friend. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Perfume and incense make the heart glad, "" And the sweetness of one’s friend—from counsel of the soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart, And the sweetness of one's friend -- from counsel of the soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Oil and incense will rejoice the heart: and the sweetness from his friend from the counsel of the soul.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Ointment and perfumes rejoice the heart: and the good counsels of a friend are sweet to the soul. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Ointment and various perfumes delight the heart. And the good advice of a friend is sweet to the soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, but by grief the soul is torn asunder. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Perfume and incense make the heart glad, but the soul is torn by trouble.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />As oil and perfume rejoice the heart, so does the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />As oil and fragrances give joy to the heart, so is he that is sweet to his neighbor in the counsel of his soul.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The heart delights in ointments and wines and perfumes: but the soul is broken by calamities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/27-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=5536" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/27.htm">Do not Boast about Tomorrow</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>Like a bird that strays from its nest is a man who wanders from his home. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8081.htm" title="8081: še·men (N-ms) -- Fat, oil. From shaman; grease, especially liquid; figuratively, richness.">Oil</a> <a href="/hebrew/7004.htm" title="7004: ū·qə·ṭō·reṯ (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Smoke, odor of (burning) sacrifice, incense. From qatar; a fumigation.">and incense</a> <a href="/hebrew/8055.htm" title="8055: yə·śam·maḥ- (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms) -- Rejoice, be glad. A primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e. be blithe or gleesome.">bring joy</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lêḇ (N-ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">to the heart,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4986.htm" title="4986: ū·me·ṯeq (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Sweetness. From mathaq; figuratively, pleasantness.">and the sweetness</a> <a href="/hebrew/7453.htm" title="7453: rê·‘ê·hū (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Friend, companion, fellow. Or reya2; from ra'ah; an associate.">of a friend</a> <a href="/hebrew/6098.htm" title="6098: mê·‘ă·ṣaṯ- (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Counsel, advice. From ya'ats; advice; by implication, plan; also prudence.">is counsel</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nā·p̄eš (N-fs) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">to the soul.</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>Do not forsake your friend or your father’s friend, and do not go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity; better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/133-1.htm">Psalm 133:1</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/4-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 4:9-10</a></span><br />Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. / For if one falls down, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to help him up!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-1.htm">1 Samuel 18:1-3</a></span><br />After David had finished speaking with Saul, the souls of Jonathan and David were knit together, and Jonathan loved him as himself. / And from that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return to his father’s house. / Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/1-26.htm">2 Samuel 1:26</a></span><br />I grieve for you, Jonathan, my brother. You were delightful to me; your love to me was extraordinary, surpassing the love of women.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/29-4.htm">Job 29:4-5</a></span><br />when I was in my prime, when the friendship of God rested on my tent, / when the Almighty was still with me and my children were around me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/songs/1-3.htm">Song of Solomon 1:3</a></span><br />The fragrance of your perfume is pleasing; your name is like perfume poured out. No wonder the maidens adore you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/songs/4-10.htm">Song of Solomon 4:10</a></span><br />How delightful is your love, my sister, my bride! Your love is much better than wine, and the fragrance of your perfume than all spices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/43-11.htm">Genesis 43:11</a></span><br />Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Put some of the best products of the land in your packs and carry them down as a gift for the man—a little balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachios and almonds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/30-23.htm">Exodus 30:23-25</a></span><br />“Take the finest spices: 500 shekels of liquid myrrh, half that amount (250 shekels) of fragrant cinnamon, 250 shekels of fragrant cane, / 500 shekels of cassia—all according to the sanctuary shekel—and a hin of olive oil. / Prepare from these a sacred anointing oil, a fragrant blend, the work of a perfumer; it will be a sacred anointing oil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">1 Corinthians 13:4-7</a></span><br />Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. / It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. / Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-13.htm">John 15:13-15</a></span><br />Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. / You are My friends if you do what I command you. / No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not understand what his master is doing. But I have called you friends, because everything I have learned from My Father I have made known to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-10.htm">Romans 12:10</a></span><br />Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-1.htm">Philippians 2:1-2</a></span><br />Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, / then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Colossians 3:12-14</a></span><br />Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. / And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-11.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:11</a></span><br />Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so does the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.</p><p class="hdg">ointment</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/7-17.htm">Proverbs 7:17</a></b></br> I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/9-9.htm">Judges 9:9</a></b></br> But the olive tree said unto them, Should I leave my fatness, wherewith by me they honour God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/45-7.htm">Psalm 45:7,8</a></b></br> Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/18-17.htm">Exodus 18:17-24</a></b></br> And Moses' father in law said unto him, The thing that thou doest <i>is</i> not good… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/23-16.htm">1 Samuel 23:16,17</a></b></br> And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/18-17.htm">Exodus 18:17-24</a></b></br> And Moses' father in law said unto him, The thing that thou doest <i>is</i> not good… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/25-9.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-27.htm">Earnest</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-6.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-21.htm">Fruit</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-17.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-25.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-19.htm">Hearty</a> <a href="/psalms/141-2.htm">Incense</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-17.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-20.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/psalms/133-2.htm">Ointment</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-6.htm">One's</a> <a href="/psalms/66-15.htm">Perfume</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-24.htm">Pleasantness</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-17.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-7.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-28.htm">Springs</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-20.htm">Suggestion</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-7.htm">Sweet</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-24.htm">Sweetness</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-11.htm">Torn</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-19.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-16.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ecclesiastes/8-2.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/acts/1-14.htm">Earnest</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-10.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-18.htm">Fruit</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-11.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-11.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/luke/15-16.htm">Hearty</a> <a href="/songs/3-6.htm">Incense</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-11.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-16.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-16.htm">Ointment</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/3-12.htm">One's</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-1.htm">Perfume</a> <a href="/isaiah/17-10.htm">Pleasantness</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-11.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-17.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/songs/5-12.htm">Springs</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-15.htm">Suggestion</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-12.htm">Sweet</a> <a href="/songs/4-11.htm">Sweetness</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/4-12.htm">Torn</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-10.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-11.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 27</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/27-1.htm">observations of self love</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/27-5.htm">of true love</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/27-11.htm">of care to avoid offenses</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/27-23.htm">and of the household care</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Oil, particularly olive oil, was used for anointing priests and kings, symbolizing the Holy Spirit's presence and blessing (<a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a>). Incense, used in temple rituals (<a href="/exodus/30-34.htm">Exodus 30:34-38</a>), represented prayers ascending to God (<a href="/psalms/141-2.htm">Psalm 141:2</a>). The joy they bring is both literal, due to their pleasant aroma and symbolic, representing spiritual blessings and divine favor. This phrase highlights the sensory and spiritual delight these elements provided, reflecting the joy found in God's presence and blessings.<p><b>and the counsel of a friend is sweetness to the soul</b><br>The counsel of a friend is likened to sweetness, emphasizing the deep, soul-nourishing impact of wise and loving advice. In biblical times, friendship was a covenant relationship, often involving loyalty and mutual support (<a href="/1_samuel/18.htm">1 Samuel 18:1-3</a>). The sweetness here suggests the comfort and encouragement that come from trusted relationships, akin to honey, which is frequently used in Scripture to symbolize delight and wisdom (<a href="/proverbs/16-24.htm">Proverbs 16:24</a>). This phrase underscores the value of godly counsel, which can guide, uplift, and bring joy to one's inner being, much like the refreshing presence of Christ, the ultimate friend and counselor (<a href="/john/15-15.htm">John 15:15</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His proverbs often provide practical insights into human relationships and godly living.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_israel.htm">Ancient Israel</a></b><br>The cultural and historical context of Proverbs is ancient Israel, where oil and incense were common elements in daily life and religious practices, symbolizing joy and worship.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/f/friendship.htm">Friendship</a></b><br>The verse highlights the importance of friendship, likening it to the joy brought by oil and incense, which were valuable and cherished commodities in ancient times.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_joy_of_friendship.htm">The Joy of Friendship</a></b><br>Just as oil and incense were used to bring joy and refreshment, true friendship brings joy to our lives. We should cherish and nurture our friendships, recognizing them as gifts from God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_wise_counsel.htm">The Value of Wise Counsel</a></b><br>The "sweetness of a friend" is likened to counsel, emphasizing the importance of seeking and giving godly advice. We should surround ourselves with friends who offer wisdom and guidance rooted in biblical principles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultivating_godly_relationships.htm">Cultivating Godly Relationships</a></b><br>Building and maintaining friendships requires effort and intentionality. We should strive to be the kind of friend who brings joy and wise counsel to others, reflecting Christ's love in our relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_friendship_in_spiritual_growth.htm">The Role of Friendship in Spiritual Growth</a></b><br>Friends can play a crucial role in our spiritual journey, offering encouragement and accountability. We should seek friendships that help us grow closer to God and align with His will.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 27</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_true_friendship_biblically.htm">What qualities define true friendship according to the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_true_friendship_in_the_bible.htm">What does the Bible say about true friendship?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_proverbs_9_17_suggest_theft's_allure.htm">Proverbs 9:17 suggests stolen water is sweet. Does this imply that forbidden acts have inherent appeal, and how does this reconcile with other passages condemning theft?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_'pleasing_aroma'_significant.htm">In Leviticus 1:9, why is a 'pleasing aroma' significant to an omnipotent, immaterial God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/27.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) <span class= "bld">Ointment and perfume.--</span>Comp. <a href="/proverbs/7-17.htm" title="I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.">Proverbs 7:17</a> and note on <a href="/proverbs/21-17.htm" title="He that loves pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loves wine and oil shall not be rich.">Proverbs 21:17</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart.</span> (For the use of unguents in the honourable treatment of guests, see <a href="/proverbs/7-16.htm">Proverbs 7:16</a>, etc.; Proverbs 21:17.) Similarly, perfumes prepared from spices, roses, and aromatic plants were employed; rooms were fumigated, persons were sprinkled with rose water, and incense was applied to the face and beard, as we read (<a href="/daniel/2-46.htm">Daniel 2:46</a>) that Nebuchadnezzar ordered that to Daniel, in recognition of his wisdom, should be offered an oblation and sweet odours (see 'Dick of Bible,' and Kitto, 'Cyclop.,' <span class="accented">voc</span>. "Perfumes"). The heat of the climate, the insalubrious character of the houses, the profuse perspiration of the assembled guests, rendered this attention peculiarly acceptable (comp. <a href="/songs/3-6.htm">Song of Solomon 3:6</a>). The LXX., probably with a tacit reference to <a href="/psalms/104-15.htm">Psalm 104:15</a>, renders, "The heart delighteth in ointments, and wines, and perfumes." <span class="cmt_word">So doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.</span> This is rather clumsy; the Revised Version improves it by paraphrasing, <span class="accented">that cometh from hearty counsel</span>. The meaning is that as ointment, etc., gladden the heart, so do the sweet and loving words of one who speaks from the depths of his soul. The idea is primarily of a friend who gives wise counsel, speaking the truth in love, or shows his approval by discreet commendation. The LXX. has pointed differently, and translates, "But the soul is broken by calamities (<span class="greek">καταῥῤήγνυται ὑπὸ</span> (<span class="greek">συμπτωμάτων</span>);" Vulgate, "The soul is sweetened by the good counsels of a friend." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/27-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Oil</span><br /><span class="heb">שֶׁ֣מֶן</span> <span class="translit">(še·men)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8081.htm">Strong's 8081: </a> </span><span class="str2">Grease, liquid, richness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and incense</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֭קְטֹרֶת</span> <span class="translit">(ū·qə·ṭō·reṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7004.htm">Strong's 7004: </a> </span><span class="str2">Smoke, odor of (burning) sacrifice, incense</span><br /><br /><span class="word">bring joy</span><br /><span class="heb">יְשַׂמַּֽח־</span> <span class="translit">(yə·śam·maḥ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8055.htm">Strong's 8055: </a> </span><span class="str2">To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the heart,</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵ֑ב</span> <span class="translit">(lêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the sweetness</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמֶ֥תֶק</span> <span class="translit">(ū·me·ṯeq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4986.htm">Strong's 4986: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasantness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of a friend</span><br /><span class="heb">רֵ֝עֵ֗הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(rê·‘ê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7453.htm">Strong's 7453: </a> </span><span class="str2">Friend, companion, fellow</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[is] counsel</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵֽעֲצַת־</span> <span class="translit">(mê·‘ă·ṣaṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6098.htm">Strong's 6098: </a> </span><span class="str2">Advice, plan, prudence</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the soul.</span><br /><span class="heb">נָֽפֶשׁ׃</span> <span class="translit">(nā·p̄eš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/27-9.htm">Proverbs 27:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/27-9.htm">Proverbs 27:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/27-9.htm">Proverbs 27:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/27-9.htm">Proverbs 27:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/27-9.htm">Proverbs 27:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/27-9.htm">Proverbs 27:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/27-9.htm">Proverbs 27:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/27-9.htm">Proverbs 27:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/27-9.htm">Proverbs 27:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/27-9.htm">Proverbs 27:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/27-9.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 27:9 Perfume and incense bring joy to (Prov. 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