Proverbs 27:9

Easy To Read Version

Perfume and sweet-smelling things make you feel happy. And a kind word from a friend is more welcome than life-saving advice.

Cross References

1 Kings 1:12

Your life and the life of your son Solomon may be in danger. But I will tell you what you should do to save yourself.

Psalm 104:15

God gives us\par the wine that makes us happy,\par the oil that makes our skin soft, {\cf2\super [544]} \par and the food that makes us strong.\par

Psalm 133:2

It is like the sweet smelling oil\par poured over Aaron’s head,\par running down into his beard\par which flows down\par over his special clothes.\par

Psalm 141:5

A good person can correct me.\par That would be kind of him.\par Your followers can criticize me.\par It would be good for them to do that.\par I would accept that.\par But I will always pray against\par the bad things those bad people do.\par

Psalm 23:5

Lord, you prepared my table\par in front of my enemies.\par You poured oil on my head. {\cf2\super [142]} \par My cup is full and spilling over.\par

Proverbs 15:23

A person is happy when he gives a good answer. And the right word at the right time is very good.

Proverbs 16:21

People will know if a person is wise. And a person that carefully chooses his words can be very persuasive.

Proverbs 7:17

I put perfume on my bed. The myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon smell wonderful!

John 12:3

Mary brought in a pint of very expensive perfume made from pure nard. {\cf2\super [190]} Mary poured the perfume on Jesus’ feet. Then she wiped his feet with her hair. And the sweet smell from the perfume filled the whole house.

Acts 28:15

The believers in Rome heard that we were there. They came out to meet us at the Market of Appius {\cf2\super [522]} and at the Three Inns. {\cf2\super [523]} When Paul saw these believers, he felt better. Paul thanked God.

Judges 9:9

But the olive tree said, “Men and gods praise me for my oil. Should I stop making my oil just to go and sway over the other trees?”