Proverbs 27:9

A Conservative Version

Oil and perfume rejoice the heart, so [too] the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:21

The wise in heart shall be called prudent, and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.

Psalm 23:5

Thou prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. Thou have anointed my head with oil. My cup runs over.

Proverbs 15:23

A man has joy in the answer of his mouth, and a word in due season, how good it is!

Psalm 104:15

and wine that makes glad the heart of man, [and] oil to make his face to shine, and bread that strengthens man's heart.

Song of Solomon 4:10

How fair is thy love, my sister, [my] bride! How much better is thy love than wine, and the fragrance of thine oils than all manner of spices!

Song of Solomon 3:6

Who is this who comes up from the wilderness like pillars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all powders of the merchant?

John 12:3

Mary therefore, after taking a pound of ointment of very costly genuine spikenard, anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled of the aroma of the ointment.

Psalm 133:2

It is like the precious oil upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard, that came down upon the skirt of his garments,

Judges 9:9

But the olive tree said to them, Should I leave my fatness with which by me they honor God and man, and go to wave to and fro over the trees?

Acts 28:15

And from there the brothers, who heard these things about us, came for a meeting with us as far as Appius Forum and The Three Taverns, whom, when Paul saw, having expressed thanks to God, he took courage.

Song of Solomon 1:3

Thine oils have a good fragrance. Thy name is oil poured forth. Therefore the virgins love thee.

Proverbs 7:17

I have perfumed my bed With myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.

Psalm 141:5

Let a righteous man smite me, [as] a kindness. And let him reprove me, [as] oil upon the head. Let not my head refuse it. For even in their wickedness my prayer shall continue.

1 Kings 1:12

Now therefore come, let me, I pray thee, give thee counsel, that thou may save thine own life, and the life of thy son Solomon.