Proverbs 27:9 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.”

Proverbs 27:9 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Proverbs 27:9 in 6 Bible Translations

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Proverbs 27:9 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a man’s friend.”

Proverbs 27:9 — World English Bible

Proverbs 27:9 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man’s friend that cometh of hearty counsel.”

Proverbs 27:9 — American Standard Version

Proverbs 27:9 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart, And the sweetness of one's friend--from counsel of the soul.”

Proverbs 27:9 — Young's Literal Translation

Proverbs 27:9 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart; and the sweetness of one's friend is [the fruit] of hearty counsel.”

Proverbs 27:9 — Darby Translation

Proverbs 27:9 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“As oyntment and perfume reioyce the heart, so doeth the sweetenes of a mans friend by hearty counsell.”

Proverbs 27:9 — Geneva Bible

Proverbs 27:9 in Context — Proverbs 27

7 A alma saciada rejeita o favo de mel; mas para a alma faminta, toda coisa amarga é doce.

8 Como a ave, que vagueia de seu ninho, assim é o homem que anda vagueando de seu lugar.

9 O óleo e o perfume alegram ao coração; assim é a doçura de um amigo com um conselho sincero.

10 Não abandones o teu amigo, nem o amigo de teu pai; nem entres na casa de teu irmão no dia de tua adversidade; melhor é o vizinho que está perto do que o irmão que está longe.

11 Sê sábio, meu filho, e alegra meu coração; para que eu tenha algo a responder para aquele que me desprezar.

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What Does Proverbs 27:9 Mean?

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