ESV
KJV
9. Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so [doth] the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.
ASV
9. Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a mans friend that cometh of hearty counsel.
ERVEN
9. Perfume and incense make you feel good, and so does good advice from a friend.
NLT
9. The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense.
WEB
9. Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; So does earnest counsel from a man's friend.
NET
9. Ointment and incense make the heart rejoice, likewise the sweetness of one's friend from sincere counsel.
NLV
9. Oil and perfume make the heart glad, so are a man's words sweet to his friend.
HCSB
9. Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is better than self-counsel.
YLT
9. Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart, And the sweetness of one's friend -- from counsel of the soul.
LITV
9. Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart, and one's friend is sweet from the counsel of the soul.
RV
9. Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man-s friend {cf15i that cometh} of hearty counsel.
NCV
9. The sweet smell of perfume and oils is pleasant, and so is good advice from a friend.
MKJV
9. Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart; so does the sweetness of one's friend by advice from the heart.
AKJV
9. Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so does the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
LXXEN
9. The heart delights in ointments and wines and perfumes: but the soul is broken by calamities.
KJV
9. Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so [doth] the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.
AMP
9. Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; so does the sweetness of a friend's counsel that comes from the heart.
KJVP
9. Ointment H8081 NMS and perfume H7004 W-CFS rejoice H8055 VPY3MS the heart H3820 NMS : so [ doth ] the sweetness H4986 W-NMS of a man\'s friend H7453 NMS-3MS by hearty counsel H6098 M-CFS .
YLT
9. Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart, And the sweetness of one's friend -- from counsel of the soul.
ASV
9. Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a mans friend that cometh of hearty counsel.
WEB
9. Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; So does earnest counsel from a man's friend.
NASB
9. Perfume and incense gladden the heart, but by grief the soul is torn asunder.
ESV
9. Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.
RV
9. Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man-s friend {cf15i that cometh} of hearty counsel.
RSV
9. Oil and perfume make the heart glad, but the soul is torn by trouble.
NKJV
9. Ointment and perfume delight the heart, And the sweetness of a man's friend [gives delight] by hearty counsel.
MKJV
9. Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart; so does the sweetness of one's friend by advice from the heart.
AKJV
9. Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so does the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
NRSV
9. Perfume and incense make the heart glad, but the soul is torn by trouble.
NIV
9. Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one's friend springs from his earnest counsel.
NIRV
9. Perfume and incense bring joy to your heart. And a friend is sweeter when he gives you honest advice.
NLT
9. The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense.
MSG
9. Just as lotions and fragrance give sensual delight, a sweet friendship refreshes the soul.
GNB
9. Perfume and fragrant oils make you feel happier, but trouble shatters your peace of mind.
NET
9. Ointment and incense make the heart rejoice, likewise the sweetness of one's friend from sincere counsel.
ERVEN
9. Perfume and incense make you feel good, and so does good advice from a friend.