9 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart,

and the pleasantness of a friend

springs from their heartfelt advice.

9 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart:

So doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.

9 The heartfelt counsel of a friend

is as sweet as perfume and incense.

9 Ointment and perfume delight the heart,

And the sweetness of a man’s friend gives delight by hearty counsel.

9 The sweet smell of perfume and oils is pleasant,

and so is good advice from a friend.

9 Oil and perfume rejoice the heart;

So doth the sweetness of a man’s friend that cometh of hearty counsel.

9 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart; and the sweetness of one’s friend is the fruit of hearty counsel.

9 Perfume and incense make the heart glad, 

but the sweetness of a friend is a fragrant forest.

9 Oil and incense bring joy to the heart,

and the sweetness of a friend is better than self-counsel.

9 Perfume and incense make the heart glad,

but the soul is torn by trouble.

9 Perfume and incense will gladden a heart,

and the pleasantness of one’s friend is personal advice.

9 Perfume and incense bring joy to your heart.

And a friend is sweeter when he gives you honest advice.

9 Oil and perfume make the heart glad,

So a man’s counsel is sweet to his friend.