⁹ Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.

³ Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.

¹⁰ How fair is thy love, my sister, my spouse! how much better is thy love than wine! and the smell of thine ointments than all spices!