Now therefore come, let me give you counsel, that you may save your own life and the life of your son Solomon.
Proverbs 27:9 - Revised Standard Version Oil and perfume make the heart glad, but the soul is torn by trouble. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: So doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; so does the sweetness of a friend's counsel that comes from the heart. American Standard Version (1901) Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man’s friend that cometh of hearty counsel. Common English Bible Oil and incense make the heart glad, and the sweetness of friends comes from their advice. Catholic Public Domain Version Ointment and various perfumes delight the heart. And the good advice of a friend is sweet to the soul. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Ointment and perfumes rejoice the heart: and the good counsels of a friend are sweet to the soul. |
Now therefore come, let me give you counsel, that you may save your own life and the life of your son Solomon.
and wine to gladden the heart of man, oil to make his face shine, and bread to strengthen man's heart.
It is like the precious oil upon the head, running down upon the beard, upon the beard of Aaron, running down on the collar of his robes!
Let a good man strike or rebuke me in kindness, but let the oil of the wicked never anoint my head; for my prayer is continually against their wicked deeds.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies; thou anointest my head with oil, my cup overflows.
To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is!
The wise of heart is called a man of discernment, and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.
your anointing oils are fragrant, your name is oil poured out; therefore the maidens love you.
What is that coming up from the wilderness, like a column of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all the fragrant powders of the merchant?
How sweet is your love, my sister, my bride! how much better is your love than wine, and the fragrance of your oils than any spice!
Mary took a pound of costly ointment of pure nard and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair; and the house was filled with the fragrance of the ointment.
And the brethren there, when they heard of us, came as far as the Forum of Appius and Three Taverns to meet us. On seeing them Paul thanked God and took courage.
But the olive tree said to them, ‘Shall I leave my fatness, by which gods and men are honored, and go to sway over the trees?’