Matthew Poole and continuators on Proverbs 27:9

9 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart , so doth the sweetness of a mans friend by hearty counsel .

By increasing and comforting the spirits.

No less grateful and pleasant is the company and conversation of a true friend, in respect of his good and faithful counsel, which comes from his very Heart and Soul, and contains his most inward and serious Thoughts, whereas deceitful persons give such counsels, not as they think to be best, but as most serve their Lusts or designs▪

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