Proverbs 27:9

English Standard Version 2016

Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:21

The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.

Psalm 23:5

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Proverbs 15:23

To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is!

Psalm 104:15

and wine to gladden the heart of man, oil to make his face shine and bread to strengthen man’s heart.

Song of Solomon 4:10

How beautiful is your love, my sister, my bride! How much better is your love than wine, and the fragrance of your oils than any spice!

Song of Solomon 3:6

What is that coming up from the wilderness like columns of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all the fragrant powders of a merchant?

John 12:3

Mary therefore took a pound of expensive ointment made from pure nard, and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.

Psalm 133:2

It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down on the collar of his robes!

Judges 9:9

But the olive tree said to them, ‘Shall I leave my abundance, by which gods and men are honored, and go hold sway over the trees?’

Acts 28:15

And the brothers there, when they heard about us, came as far as the Forum of Appius and Three Taverns to meet us. On seeing them, Paul thanked God and took courage.

Song of Solomon 1:3

your anointing oils are fragrant; your name is oil poured out; therefore virgins love you.

Proverbs 7:17

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

Psalm 141:5

Let a righteous man strike me—it is a kindness; let him rebuke me—it is oil for my head; let my head not refuse it. Yet my prayer is continually against their evil deeds.

1 Kings 1:12

Now therefore come, let me give you advice, that you may save your own life and the life of your son Solomon.