^{9 Ref} Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man's friend `that cometh' of hearty counsel.

^{10 Ref} Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; And go not to thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: Better is a neighbor that is near than a brother far off.

^{11 Ref} My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, That I may answer him that reproacheth me.

^{9 Ref} Oil and perfume make glad the heart, and the wise suggestion of a friend is sweet to the soul.

^{10 Ref} Do not give up your friend and your father's friend; and do not go into your brother's house in the day of your trouble: better is a neighbour who is near than a brother far off.

^{11 Ref} My son, be wise and make my heart glad, so that I may give back an answer to him who puts me to shame.