Proverbs 27:9

Proverbs 27:9 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

9Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart,

and the pleasantness of a friend

springs from their heartfelt advice.

9Oil and perfume make the heart glad,

And a person’s advice is sweet to his friend.

9Oil and perfume make the heart glad;

So does the sweetness of a friend’s counsel that comes from the heart.

9Oil and incense bring joy to the heart,

and the counsel of a friend is sweetness to the soul.

9Oil and perfume rejoice the heart;

So doth the sweetness of a man’s friend that cometh of hearty counsel.

9As oyntment and perfume reioyce the heart, so doeth the sweetenes of a mans friend by hearty counsell.

9Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart;

so does earnest counsel from a man’s friend.

9Perfume and incense bring joy to your heart.

And the sweetness of a friend comes from their honest advice.

9Beautiful oil and perfume may give you joy.

But good advice from a friend is even better.

9Perfume and incense make the heart glad, || And the sweetness of one’s friend—from counsel of the soul.