King James Bible
KJVOintment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 27:9
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 27:9 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man's friend that cometh of hearty counsel. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Ointment and perfumes rejoice the heart: and the good counsels of a friend are sweet to the soul. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart; and the sweetness of one's friend is the fruit of hearty counsel. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend that cometh of hearty counsel. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel. | |
World English BibleWEB | Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a man's friend. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart, And the sweetness of one's friend — from counsel of the soul. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so does the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel. |
American Standard Version
ASVOil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man's friend that cometh of hearty counsel.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBOintment and perfumes rejoice the heart: and the good counsels of a friend are sweet to the soul.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTOintment and perfume rejoice the heart; and the sweetness of one's friend is the fruit of hearty counsel.
English Revised Version
ERVOintment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend that cometh of hearty counsel.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTOintment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
World English Bible
WEBPerfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a man's friend.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTOintment and perfume rejoice the heart, And the sweetness of one's friend — from counsel of the soul.
American King James Version
AKJVOintment and perfume rejoice the heart: so does the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
King James Bible
KJVOintment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
American Standard Version
ASVOil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man's friend that cometh of hearty counsel.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBOintment and perfumes rejoice the heart: and the good counsels of a friend are sweet to the soul.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTOintment and perfume rejoice the heart; and the sweetness of one's friend is the fruit of hearty counsel.
English Revised Version
ERVOintment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend that cometh of hearty counsel.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTOintment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
World English Bible
WEBPerfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a man's friend.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTOintment and perfume rejoice the heart, And the sweetness of one's friend — from counsel of the soul.
American King James Version
AKJVOintment and perfume rejoice the heart: so does the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.