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Proverbs 27:9 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Proverbs 27:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 27 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel. by: Heb. from the counsel of the soul”
Proverbs 27:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 27:9
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel—The Hebrew shemen u-qetoret (שֶׁמֶן וּקְטֹרֶת, 'oil and incense') evokes pleasant sensory experience that gladdens the lev (לֵב, 'heart'). Yet superior to aromatic delight is a friend's metheq-nephesh (מֶתֶק־נֶפֶשׁ, 'sweetness of soul')—counsel that comes from etzah nephesh (עֲצַת־נֶפֶשׁ, 'counsel of soul'), advice rooted in genuine care.True friendship offers more than pleasant company—it provides 'hearty counsel,' the Hebrew suggesting advice from the depths of one's being. Such counsel may be d...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 27:9
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“and adds learning to his lips.”
“The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.”
“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.”
“A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season”
“oil to make his face to shine”
“my sister”
“in those who are saved”
“that ran down on the beard”
“and hated wickedness. Therefore God”
“therefore”