Proverbs 27:9

Modern English Version

Ointment and perfume make the heart glad; so the sweetness of a man’s friend brings joy by hearty counsel.

Cross References

1 Kings 1:12

Now please come and let me give you some advice, so that you may save your own life as well as that of your son Solomon.

Psalm 104:15

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

Psalm 133:2

It is like the precious oil on the head, running down upon the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down upon the edge of his robes.

Psalm 141:5

Let the righteous strike me; it shall be a kindness. Let him rebuke me; it shall be an excellent oil for my head; let my head not refuse it. Yet my prayer is still against the deeds of the wicked.

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

A man has joy in the apt reply of his mouth, and a timely word spoken, how good it is!

Proverbs 16:21

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

Proverbs 7:17

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

Song of Solomon 1:3

Your delightful anointing oils are fragrant. Your name is as oil poured out; therefore the young women love you.

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 scented powders of the merchant?

Song of Solomon 4:10

How beautiful is your love, my sister, my bride! How much better than wine is your love, and the fragrance of your perfume than all kinds of spices!

John 12:3

Then Mary took a pint of very costly 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 ointment.

Acts 28:15

From there, when the brothers heard of us, they traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. When Paul saw them, he thanked God and took courage.

Judges 9:9

“Yet the olive tree said to them, ‘Should I stop making oil, by which God and men are honored, to go and sway over the trees?’