9 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice.
9 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
9 Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.
9 Just as lotions and fragrance give sensual delight, a sweet friendship refreshes the soul.
9 Ointment and perfume delight the heart, And the sweetness of a man's friend gives delight by hearty counsel.
9 The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 27:9
Commentary on Proverbs 27:9-10
(Read Proverbs 27:9-10)
Depend not for relief upon a kinsman, merely for kindred's sake; apply to those who are at hand, and will help in need. But there is a Friend that sticketh closer than a brother, and let us place entire confidence in him.