Verse 9

Oil and perfume bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend comes from heartfelt counsel.

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 133:2 : 2 It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, the beard of Aaron, running down onto the collar of his robes.
  • Song 4:10 : 10 How beautiful is your love, my sister, my bride! How much better is your love than wine, and the fragrance of your oils than any spice!
  • John 12:3 : 3 Then Mary took a pound of pure, expensive nard perfume, anointed Jesus' feet, and wiped His feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.
  • Acts 28:15 : 15 From there, the brothers and sisters, having heard about us, came as far as Appius Forum and the Three Taverns to meet us. When Paul saw them, he gave thanks to God and was encouraged.
  • 2 Cor 2:15-16 : 15 For we are the fragrance of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. 16 To one, we are an aroma that brings death; to the other, an aroma that brings life. And who is adequate for such a task?
  • Prov 7:17 : 17 'I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.'
  • Prov 15:23 : 23 A person finds joy in an apt reply—and how good is a timely word!
  • Prov 16:21 : 21 The wise in heart will be called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning.
  • Prov 16:23-24 : 23 The heart of the wise makes his mouth prudent, and his lips promote learning. 24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
  • Song 1:3 : 3 The fragrance of your perfume is pleasing; your name is like perfume poured out. No wonder the young women love you!
  • Song 3:6 : 6 Who is this coming up from the wilderness like columns of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all the fragrant powders of the merchant?
  • Exod 18:17-24 : 17 Moses' father-in-law said to him, 'What you are doing is not good.' 18 You and these people who come to you will surely wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone. 19 Now listen to me; I will give you advice, and may God be with you. You must be the people's representative before God and bring their disputes to Him. 20 Teach them the statutes and the laws, and show them the way they must walk and the work they must do. 21 But select capable men from among all the people—men who fear God, are trustworthy, and hate dishonest gain. Appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens. 22 Let them judge the people at all times. Have them bring every difficult case to you, but have them decide simple cases themselves. That will make your load lighter, because they will share it with you. 23 If you do this and God so commands, you will be able to endure, and all these people will go home satisfied and at peace. 24 Moses listened to his father-in-law’s advice and did everything he said.
  • Judg 9:9 : 9 But the olive tree replied, 'Should I stop producing my rich oil, by which gods and humans are honored, to go sway over the trees?'
  • 1 Sam 23:16-17 : 16 Then Jonathan, Saul's son, went to David in the woods and strengthened his hand in God. 17 He said to him, 'Do not fear, for the hand of Saul my father will not find you; you will be king over Israel, and I will be second to you. Even Saul my father knows this.'
  • Ezra 10:2-4 : 2 Then Shecaniah son of Jehiel, one of the sons of Elam, said to Ezra, "We have been unfaithful to our God by marrying foreign women from the peoples around us. But even now there is hope for Israel regarding this. 3 So now, let us make a covenant with our God to send away all these women and their children, according to the counsel of my lord and those who tremble at the command of our God. Let it be done in accordance with the Law. 4 Arise, for this matter is your responsibility. We are with you, so take courage and act.
  • Ps 23:5 : 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
  • Ps 45:7-8 : 7 Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; the scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of righteousness. 8 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy above your companions.
  • Ps 104:15 : 15 wine that gladdens human hearts, oil to make their faces shine, and bread that sustains their hearts.