Proverbs 27:9

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Oil  and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is better than self-counsel.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:21

Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning, and pleasant speech  increases learning.

Proverbs 15:23

A person takes joy in giving an answer; and a timely word #– #how good that is!

Song of Solomon 4:10

How delightful your caresses are, my sister, my bride. Your caresses are much better than wine, and the fragrance of your perfume than any balsam.

Song of Solomon 3:6

Who is this  coming up from the wilderness like columns of smoke, scented with myrrh and frankincense from every fragrant powder of the merchant?

John 12:3

Then Mary took about half a litre of perfume, pure and expensive nard, anointed Jesus’s feet, and wiped his feet with her hair.  So the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.

Judges 9:9

But the olive tree said to them, ‘Should I stop giving my oil that people use to honour both God and men, and rule  over the trees? ’

Acts 28:15

Now the brothers and sisters from there had heard the news about us and had come to meet us as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns. When Paul saw them, he thanked God and took courage.

Song of Solomon 1:3

The fragrance of your perfume is intoxicating; your name is perfume poured out. No wonder young women  adore you.

Proverbs 7:17

I’ve perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.

1 Kings 1:12

Now please come and let me advise you.  Save your life and the life of your son Solomon.