Proverbs 27:9
American King James Version (AKJV)
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so does the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man's friend that cometh of hearty counsel.
Berean Study Bible (BSB)
Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is counsel to the soul.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Oil and perfume make glad the heart, and the wise suggestion of a friend is sweet to the soul.
Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)
Ointment and various perfumes delight the heart. And the good advice of a friend is sweet to the soul.
Darby Bible (DBY)
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart; and the sweetness of one's friend is the fruit of hearty counsel.
Douay–Rheims Version (DRV)
Ointment and perfumes rejoice the heart: and the good counsels of a friend are sweet to the soul.
English Revised Version (ERV)
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend that cometh of hearty counsel.
Free Bible Version (FBV)
Perfume and scented oils make you feel happy, but good advice from a friend is even better.
JPS Tanakh 1917 Old Testament / Weymouth New Testament (JPS / WNT)
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.
King James Version (KJV)
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
New Heart English Bible (NHEB)
Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a man’s friend.
Webster Bible (Webster)
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
World English Bible (WEB)
Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a man's friend.
World Messianic Bible British Edition (WMBB)
Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a man’s friend.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart, And the sweetness of one's friend — from counsel of the soul.