Proverbs 27:9
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9 Perfume(A) and incense bring joy to the heart,
and the pleasantness of a friend
springs from their heartfelt advice.
Proverbs 16:23-24
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Proverbs 16:21
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:21 Or words make a person persuasive
Psalm 104:15
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Proverbs 15:23
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Psalm 23:5
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2 Corinthians 2:15-16
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15 For we are to God the pleasing aroma(A) of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.(B) 16 To the one we are an aroma that brings death;(C) to the other, an aroma that brings life. And who is equal to such a task?(D)
Psalm 45:7-8
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7 You love righteousness(A) and hate wickedness;(B)
therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions
by anointing(C) you with the oil of joy.(D)
8 All your robes are fragrant(E) with myrrh(F) and aloes(G) and cassia;(H)
from palaces adorned with ivory(I)
the music of the strings(J) makes you glad.
John 12:3
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3 Then Mary took about a pint[a] of pure nard, an expensive perfume;(A) she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair.(B) And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.
Footnotes
- John 12:3 Or about 0.5 liter
Psalm 133:2
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2 It is like precious oil poured on the head,(A)
running down on the beard,
running down on Aaron’s beard,
down on the collar of his robe.
Judges 9:9
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9 “But the olive tree answered, ‘Should I give up my oil, by which both gods and humans are honored, to hold sway over the trees?’
Acts 28:15
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15 The brothers and sisters(A) there had heard that we were coming, and they traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. At the sight of these people Paul thanked God and was encouraged.
Proverbs 7:17
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Ezra 10:2-4
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2 Then Shekaniah son of Jehiel, one of the descendants of Elam,(A) said to Ezra, “We have been unfaithful(B) to our God by marrying foreign women from the peoples around us. But in spite of this, there is still hope for Israel.(C) 3 Now let us make a covenant(D) before our God to send away(E) all these women and their children, in accordance with the counsel of my lord and of those who fear the commands of our God. Let it be done according to the Law. 4 Rise up; this matter is in your hands. We will support you, so take courage and do it.”
1 Samuel 23:16-17
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16 And Saul’s son Jonathan went to David at Horesh and helped him find strength(A) in God. 17 “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “My father Saul will not lay a hand on you. You will be king(B) over Israel, and I will be second to you. Even my father Saul knows this.”
Exodus 18:17-24
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17 Moses’ father-in-law replied, “What you are doing is not good. 18 You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone.(A) 19 Listen now to me and I will give you some advice, and may God be with you.(B) You must be the people’s representative before God and bring their disputes(C) to him. 20 Teach them his decrees and instructions,(D) and show them the way they are to live(E) and how they are to behave.(F) 21 But select capable men(G) from all the people—men who fear(H) God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain(I)—and appoint them as officials(J) over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens. 22 Have them serve as judges for the people at all times, but have them bring every difficult case(K) to you; the simple cases they can decide themselves. That will make your load lighter, because they will share(L) it with you. 23 If you do this and God so commands, you will be able to stand the strain, and all these people will go home satisfied.”
24 Moses listened to his father-in-law and did everything he said.
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