Proverbs 27:9

New Century Version

The sweet smell of perfume and oils is pleasant, and so is good advice from a friend.

Cross References

1 Kings 1:12

I strongly advise you to save yourself and your sons.

Psalm 104:15

You give us wine that makes happy hearts and olive oil that makes our faces shine. You give us bread that gives us strength.

Psalm 133:2

It is like perfumed oil poured on the priest’s head and running down his beard. It ran down Aaron’s beard and on to the collar of his robes.

Psalm 141:5

If a good person punished me, that would be kind. If he corrected me, that would be like perfumed oil on my head. I shouldn’t refuse it. But I pray against those who do evil.

Psalm 23:5

You prepare a meal for me in front of my enemies. You pour oil of blessing on my head; you fill my cup to overflowing.

Proverbs 15:23

People enjoy giving good advice. Saying the right word at the right time is so pleasing.

Proverbs 16:21

The wise are known for their understanding. Their pleasant words make them better teachers.

Proverbs 7:17

I have made my bed smell sweet with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.

Song of Solomon 1:3

The smell of your perfume is pleasant, and your name is pleasant like expensive perfume. That’s why the young women love you.

Song of Solomon 3:6

Who is this coming out of the desert like a cloud of smoke? Who is this that smells like myrrh, incense, and other spices?

Song of Solomon 4:10

Your love is so sweet, my sister, my bride. Your love is better than wine, and your perfume smells better than any spice.

John 12:3

Mary brought in a pint of very expensive perfume made from pure nard. She poured the perfume on Jesus’ feet, and 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 and came out as far as the Market of Appius and the Three Inns to meet us. When Paul saw them, he was encouraged and thanked God.

Judges 9:9

“But the olive tree said, ‘Men and gods are honored by my oil. Should I stop making it and go and sway over the other trees?’