Now therefore come, let me give you advice, so that you may save your own life and the life of your son Solomon.
Proverbs 27:9 - New Revised Standard Version Perfume and incense make the heart glad, but the soul is torn by trouble. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: So doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; so does the sweetness of a friend's counsel that comes from the heart. American Standard Version (1901) Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man’s friend that cometh of hearty counsel. Common English Bible Oil and incense make the heart glad, and the sweetness of friends comes from their advice. Catholic Public Domain Version Ointment and various perfumes delight the heart. And the good advice of a friend is sweet to the soul. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Ointment and perfumes rejoice the heart: and the good counsels of a friend are sweet to the soul. |
Now therefore come, let me give you advice, so that you may save your own life and the life of your son Solomon.
and wine to gladden the human heart, oil to make the face shine, and bread to strengthen the human heart.
It is like the precious oil on the head, running down upon the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down over the collar of his robes.
Let the righteous strike me; let the faithful correct me. Never let the oil of the wicked anoint my head, for my prayer is continually against their wicked deeds.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
To make an apt answer is a joy to anyone, and a word in season, how good it is!
The wise of heart is called perceptive, and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.
your anointing oils are fragrant, your name is perfume poured out; therefore the maidens love you.
What is that coming up from the wilderness, like a column of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all the fragrant powders of the merchant?
How sweet is your love, my sister, my bride! how much better is your love than wine, and the fragrance of your oils than any spice!
Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard, anointed Jesus' feet, and wiped them with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.
The believers from there, when they heard of us, came as far as the Forum of Appius and Three Taverns to meet us. On seeing them, Paul thanked God and took courage.
The olive tree answered them, ‘Shall I stop producing my rich oil by which gods and mortals are honored, and go to sway over the trees?’