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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 27:9

Proverbs 27:9. Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart, &c. “As balsam and fragrant perfumes marvellously refresh and comfort the natural spirits, when they droop and are tired; so doth the very presence of a true-hearted friend, and much more his faithful counsel, rejoice a man’s soul; especially when he is at such a loss, that he knows not how to advise himself.” Bishop Patrick. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 27:1-27

The valuable things of life (27:1-27)Over-confidence, self-praise, stupidity and jealousy must all be avoided (27:1-4). True friends will show the inner love they have for each other by being open and honest with each other. Over-pleasantness may be a sign of a deceitful heart (5-6). Those with many possessions do not find contentment; the poor are more than satisfied if they can get what the rich throw away (7). Among the most priceless of possessions are a happy home and faithful friends... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 27:9

hearty counsel = counsel of the soul. Hebrew. nephesh. App-13 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 27:7

"The full soul loatheth a honeycomb; But to the hungry soul, every bitter thing is sweet."Cook pointed out that the teaching here is using a physical fact regarding bodily hunger as a metaphor of the higher truth that, "Indulgence of pleasure of any kind brings on satiety and weariness, but that self-restraint multiples the enjoyment."[7] read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 27:8

"As a bird that wandereth from her nest, So is a man that wandereth from his place."This speaks of the inherent, instinctive desire for men to remain at home. In our current culture, finding a new home is not nearly as difficult as it was in ancient times; but in those earlier periods, changing one's residence was fraught with all kinds of dangers and hardships. When God pronounced his judgment against Cain for the murder of Abel, Cain complained that, "My punishment is greater than I can bear... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 27:9

"Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man's friend that cometh of hearty counsel."The first line here describes a physical pleasure which is presumably the illustration of a spiritual joy to be related in the second line; but the Hebrew text of the O.T. for the second line is unintelligible."[9] The rendition in our versions is as good as any, but there are others. "But the soul is torn by trouble."[10] "The soul is broken by calamities."[11] "But trouble shatters your... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 27:7

Proverbs 27:7. The full soul loatheth an honey-comb— As hunger makes men relish the most distasteful food, when full stomachs loath the most delightful; so poverty has this advantage of plenty, that it disposes men to be thankful for the smallest blessings, though mixed with care and trouble; when the richer sort, if they be not very cautious, are apt to be unsatisfied with, nay, to nauseate their most delicious enjoyments, upon which they have a long time surfeited. Bishop Patrick. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 27:8

Proverbs 27:8. As a bird that wandereth— He who quits his country, his dwelling, his house, is as a bird which quits its nest. He is exposed to a thousand dangers and difficulties. The Jews were very much attached to their country, and had no fondness for travelling. They were detained within their own country, first, by the motive of their religion, the perfect exercise whereof was confined to Palestine; secondly, by the danger of idolatry, which had then overspread the world; and lastly, by... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 27:9

Proverbs 27:9. Ointment and perfume— At the close of a visit in the eastern countries, it is common to sprinkle rose-water, or some other sweet-scented water, on the guests, and to perfume them with aloes wood; which is brought last, and serves as a sign that it is time for a stranger to take his leave. Great numbers of authors take notice of this part of eastern complaisance, but some are much more particular and distinct than others. Maundrell, for instance, who gives a most entertaining... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 27:7

7. The luxury of wealth confers less happiness than the healthy appetite of labor. read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 27:9

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 27:1-27

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 27:9

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 27:7

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 27:8

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 27:9

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 27:7

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 27:8

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 27:9

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 27:7

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