Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man's friend `that cometh' of hearty counsel.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Oil and perfume make glad the heart, and the wise suggestion of a friend is sweet to the soul.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart; and the sweetness of one's friend is [the fruit] of hearty counsel.

World English Bible (WEB)

Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; So does earnest counsel from a man's friend.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart, And the sweetness of one's friend -- from counsel of the soul.