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Proverbs 27:9
As oyntment and perfume reioyce the heart, so doeth the sweetenes of a mans friend by hearty counsell.
Proverbs 27:9 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 27:9 in other translations
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is counsel to the soul.
Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a man’s friend.
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In context
6 The wounds of a louer are faithful, and the kisses of an enemie are pleasant.
7 The person that is full, despiseth an hony combe: but vnto the hungry soule euery bitter thing is sweete.
8 As a bird that wandreth from her nest, so is a man that wandreth from his owne place.
9 As oyntment and perfume reioyce the heart, so doeth the sweetenes of a mans friend by hearty counsell.
10 Thine owne friend and thy fathers friend forsake thou not: neither enter into thy brothers house in the day of thy calamitie: for better is a neighbour that is neere, then a brother farre off.
11 My sonne, be wise, and reioyce mine heart, that I may answere him that reprocheth me.
12 A prudent man seeth the plague, and hideth himselfe: but the foolish goe on still, and are punished.
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