Proverbs 27:9
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 27
“Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.”Proverbs 27:9
What Does Proverbs 27:9 Mean?
Proverbs 27:9 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 27, verse 9 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Friendship.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 27:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 27:17“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”1 Samuel 23:16“And Jonathan Saul’s son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.”Proverbs 18:24“A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.”Proverbs 12:25“Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.”Proverbs 16:24“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”Proverbs 16:23“The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.”Psalms 23:5“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.”Psalms 133:2“It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron’s beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments;”Proverbs 16:21“The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.”Psalms 37:30“The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.”Psalms 104:15“And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man’s heart.”Proverbs 15:23“A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!”Ecclesiastes 7:1“A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one’s birth.”Job 16:5“But I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the moving of my lips should asswage your grief.”Song of Solomon 1:3“Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.”Song of Solomon 4:10“How fair is thy love, my sister, my spouse! how much better is thy love than wine! and the smell of thine ointments than all spices!”2 Corinthians 2:15“For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish:”Exodus 30:35“And thou shalt make it a perfume, a confection after the art of the apothecary, tempered together, pure and holy:”1 Kings 1:12“Now therefore come, let me, I pray thee, give thee counsel, that thou mayest save thine own life, and the life of thy son Solomon.”Ezra 10:5“Then arose Ezra, and made the chief priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they should do according to this word. And they sware.”
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