Other translations
American Standard Version
Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man's friend that cometh of hearty counsel.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
As oil and fragrances give joy to the heart, so is he that is sweet to his neighbor in the counsel of his soul.
Darby Bible Translation
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart; and the sweetness of one's friend is the fruit of hearty counsel.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
Ointment and perfumes rejoice the heart: and the good counsels of a friend are sweet to the soul.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend that cometh of hearty counsel.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.
God's Word
Perfume and incense make the heart glad, but the sweetness of a friend is a fragrant forest.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is better than self-counsel.
International Standard Version
Ointments and perfume encourage the heart; in a similar way, a friend's advice is sweet to the soul.
NET Bible
Ointment and incense make the heart rejoice, likewise the sweetness of one's friend from sincere counsel.
New American Standard Bible
Oil and perfume make the heart glad, So a man's counsel is sweet to his friend.
New International Version
Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice.
New Living Translation
The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense.
Webster's Bible Translation
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
The World English Bible
Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a man's friend.
EasyEnglish Bible
Beautiful oil and perfume may give you joy. But good advice from a friend is even better.
Young‘s Literal Translation
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart, And the sweetness of one's friend -- from counsel of the soul.
New Life Version
Oil and perfume make the heart glad, so are a man’s words sweet to his friend.
The Voice Bible
The heart is delighted by the fragrance of oil and sweet perfumes, and in just the same way, the soul is sweetened by the wise counsel of a friend.
Living Bible
Friendly suggestions are as pleasant as perfume.
New Catholic Bible
Perfume and incense gladden the heart, and friendship’s sweetness comforts the soul.
Legacy Standard Bible
Oil and incense make the heart glad, So counsel from the soul is sweet to his friend.
Jubilee Bible 2000
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart, so does the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.
Christian Standard Bible
Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is better than self-counsel.
Amplified Bible © 1954
Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; so does the sweetness of a friend’s counsel that comes from the heart.
New Century Version
The sweet smell of perfume and oils is pleasant, and so is good advice from a friend.
The Message
Just as lotions and fragrance give sensual delight, a sweet friendship refreshes the soul.
Evangelical Heritage Version ™
Olive oil and incense bring joy to a heart, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his sincere advice.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Perfume and incense make the heart glad, but the soul is torn by trouble.
Good News Translation®
Perfume and fragrant oils make you feel happier, but trouble shatters your peace of mind.
Wycliffe Bible
The heart delighteth in ointment, and diverse odours; and a soul is made sweet by the good counsels of a friend.
Contemporary English Version
The sweet smell of incense can make you feel good, but true friendship is better still.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Oil and perfume make the heart glad, but the soul is torn by trouble.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Perfume and incense make the heart glad, but the soul is torn by trouble.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
Perfume and incense make the heart glad, but the soul is torn by trouble.
Common English Bible © 2011
Oil and incense make the heart glad, and the sweetness of friends comes from their advice.
Amplified Bible © 2015
Oil and perfume make the heart glad; So does the sweetness of a friend’s counsel that comes from the heart.
English Standard Version Anglicised
Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, but by grief the soul is torn asunder.
New American Standard Bible
Oil and perfume make the heart glad, And a person’s advice is sweet to his friend.
The Expanded Bible
The sweet smell of perfume and oils is pleasant, and so is good advice from a friend.
Tree of Life Version
As ointment and perfume gladden the heart, so the sweetness of one’s friend comes from his sincere counsel.
Revised Standard Version
Oil and perfume make the heart glad, but the soul is torn by trouble.
New International Reader's Version
Perfume and incense bring joy to your heart. And the sweetness of a friend comes from their honest advice.
BRG Bible
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.
Complete Jewish Bible
Perfume and incense make the heart glad, [also] friendship sweet with advice from the heart.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Perfume and incense make the heart glad, but the soul is torn by trouble.
Orthodox Jewish Bible
Shemen and ketoret rejoice the lev; so doth the sweet discourse of a re’a (friend) from an atzat nefesh (a counselling of the soul).
Names of God Bible
Perfume and incense make the heart glad, but the sweetness of a friend is a fragrant forest.
Modern English Version
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart, so does the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.
Easy-to-Read Version
Perfume and incense make you feel good, and so does good advice from a friend.
International Children’s Bible
Perfume and oils make you happy. And good advice from a friend is sweet.
Lexham English Bible
Perfume and incense will gladden a heart, and the pleasantness of one’s friend is personal advice.
New International Version - UK
Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice.