⁹ Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart;
so does earnest counsel from a man’s friend.

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

⁹ Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.[1]

⁹ Perfume and incense make the heart glad, but the soul is torn by trouble.