Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel. NIV Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart.

In this verse, Solomon compares the pleasant aroma and rejuvenating effect of oil and incense to the wise counsel of a trusted friend.

9 нояб. 2019 г. · It is counsel from the heart – genuine, sincere, and affectionate. It is counsel filled with goodwill and kindly sentiment, warm with affection and friendly ...

The sweet counsel of a friend is better than his own, and more rejoices his heart, and gives him more pleasure than that does.

The sweet and pleasant words, the wise and cordial counsel of a man's friend, rejoice his heart; he takes it well, he is highly delighted with it.

1 дек. 2019 г. · Friendship: companionship; a close relationship with another in which there is love, harmony, and an understanding between the parties involved.

27 авг. 2010 г. · A man is blessed if he has friends who offer him godly counsel. When you have this you have something that both makes life sweet as well as fulfilling.

Proverbs 27:9-10 ... A neighbor living nearby is better than a relative far away. GOD'S WORD Translation (GW) Meaning-for-Meaning (Closest Natural Equivalence).

David Guzik commentary on Proverbs 27, including God's wisdom regarding planning for the future, and how to receiving honor as the reward of godly humility.

True friendship offers invaluable support and encouragement, akin to the soothing effects of oil and perfume on the body.