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Proverbs 27:9

Ointment and various perfumes delight the heart. And the good advice of a friend is sweet to the soul
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King James Version

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

English Standard Version

Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.

New International Version

Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one's friend springs from his earnest counsel.