Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleOil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is counsel to the soul. Young's Literal Translation Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart, And the sweetness of one’s friend—from counsel of the soul. King James Bible Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so [doth] the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel. Hebrew Oilשֶׁ֣מֶן (še·men) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8081: Grease, liquid, richness and incense וּ֭קְטֹרֶת (ū·qə·ṭō·reṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7004: Smoke, odor of (burning) sacrifice, incense bring joy יְשַׂמַּֽח־ (yə·śam·maḥ-) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome to the heart, לֵ֑ב (lêḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre and the sweetness וּמֶ֥תֶק (ū·me·ṯeq) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4986: Pleasantness of a friend רֵ֝עֵ֗הוּ (rê·‘ê·hū) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7453: Friend, companion, fellow [is] counsel מֵֽעֲצַת־ (mê·‘ă·ṣaṯ-) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 6098: Advice, plan, prudence to the soul. נָֽפֶשׁ׃ (nā·p̄eš) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion |