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New American Standard Bible
So a
King James Version
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
Holman Bible
and the sweetness of a friend is better than self-counsel.
International Standard Version
Ointments and perfume encourage the heart; in a similar way, a friend's advice is sweet to the soul.
A Conservative Version
Oil and perfume rejoice the heart, so [too] the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
American Standard Version
Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man's friend that cometh of hearty counsel.
Amplified
Oil and perfume make the heart glad;
So does the sweetness of a friend’s counsel that comes from the heart.
Bible in Basic English
Oil and perfume make glad the heart, and the wise suggestion of a friend is sweet to the soul.
Darby Translation
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart; and the sweetness of one's friend is the fruit of hearty counsel.
Julia Smith Translation
Oil and incense will rejoice the heart: and the sweetness from his friend from the counsel of the soul.
King James 2000
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so does the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Perfume and incense will gladden a heart, and the pleasantness of one's friend [is] {personal advice}.
Modern King James verseion
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart; so does the sweetness of one's friend by advice from the heart.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The heart is glad of a sweet ointment and savour, but a stomach that can give good counsel, rejoiceth a man's neighbour.
NET Bible
Ointment and incense make the heart rejoice, likewise the sweetness of one's friend from sincere counsel.
New Heart English Bible
Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a man's friend.
The Emphasized Bible
Oil and perfume, rejoice the heart, the sweetness of one's friend, more than fragrant wood.
Webster
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
World English Bible
Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a man's friend.
Youngs Literal Translation
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart, And the sweetness of one's friend -- from counsel of the soul.
Themes
Anointing » Was used for » The jews very fond of
Heart » What rejoices the heart
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Verse Info
Context Readings
All About Life
8
As a bird that wanders from her nest, so is a man who wanders from his place.
9
So a
Cross References
Exodus 18:17-24
Jethro replied: That is not a good way to do it.
Judges 9:9
The olive tree answered: 'I would have to stop producing my oil in order to govern you. My oil is used to honor gods and human beings.'
1 Samuel 23:16-17
Jonathan went to see David. God helped him encourage David.
Ezra 10:2-4
Shecaniah, the son of Jehiel, one of the sons of Elam, answering, said to Ezra, We have done evil against our God, and have taken as our wives strange women of the peoples of the land. But still there is hope for Israel in this question.
Psalm 23:5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies: you anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.
Psalm 45:7-8
You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. Therefore God, Your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy above your fellows.
Psalm 104:15
And wine which makes man's heart glad. That he may make his face shine with oil, and food, which sustains man's heart.
Psalm 133:2
It is like the precious oil upon the head, coming down upon the beard, Aaron's beard, coming down upon the edge of his robes.
Proverbs 7:17
I perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.
Proverbs 15:23
A man has joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken at the right time, how good it is!
Proverbs 16:21
The wise in heart will be called sensible. The sweetness of the lips increases learning.
Proverbs 16:23-24
The heart of the wise teaches his mouth. It adds learning to his lips.
Song of Songs 1:3
Your good ointment has a pleasing aroma. Your name is like pure ointment. Therefore the maidens do love you.
Song of Songs 3:6
Who is this that comes out of the wilderness like pillars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all powders of the merchant?
Song of Songs 4:10
How fair is your love, my sister, and my spouse! How much better is your love than wine! The smell of your perfume than all spices!
John 12:3
Mary took a pound of very precious ointment of pure nard and anointed the feet of Jesus. She wiped his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the odor of the ointment.
Acts 28:15
When the brothers had news for us they came out from town as far as Appius Forum (Market place on the Appian Road) and the Three Taverns to have a meeting with us. Paul saw them and praised God. He was encouraged.
2 Corinthians 2:15-16
For we are a sweet aroma of Christ to God. We are an aroma for those who are saved and those who perish.