Proverbs 27:9 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 27:9 NIV (New International Version)
Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice.
Proverbs 27:9 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.
Proverbs 27:9 NLT (New Living Translation)
The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense.
Proverbs 27:9 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is better than self-counsel.
Proverbs 27:9 KJV (King James Version)
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: So doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
Proverbs 27:9 NKJV (New King James Version)
Ointment and perfume delight the heart, And the sweetness of a man’s friend gives delight by hearty counsel.
Proverbs 27:9 MSG (The Message)
Just as lotions and fragrance give sensual delight, a sweet friendship refreshes the soul.
Proverbs 27:9 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
Oil and perfume make the heart glad, And a person’s advice is sweet to his friend.
Proverbs 27:9 AMP (Amplified Bible)
Oil and perfume make the heart glad; So does the sweetness of a friend’s counsel that comes from the heart.
Proverbs 27:9 NET (New English Translation)
Ointment and incense make the heart rejoice, likewise the sweetness of one’s friend from sincere counsel.