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Proverbs 27:9
King James Version
Proverbs 27:9
King James Version
9 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
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Proverbs 27:9
New International Version
Proverbs 27:9
New International Version
9 Perfume(A) and incense bring joy to the heart,
and the pleasantness of a friend
springs from their heartfelt advice.
Proverbs 27:9
New King James Version
Proverbs 27:9
New King James Version
9 Ointment and perfume delight the heart,
And the sweetness of a man’s friend gives delight by [a]hearty counsel.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:9 Lit. counsel of the soul
Proverbs 27:9
English Standard Version
Proverbs 27:9
English Standard Version
9 (A)Oil and perfume make the heart glad,
and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:9 Or and so does the sweetness of a friend that comes from his earnest counsel
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English Standard Version (ESV) 
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