⁹ Ointment and perfume delight the heart,
And the sweetness of a man’s friend gives delight by ^[a]hearty counsel.

²³ The heart of the wise teaches his mouth,
And adds learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.

²¹ The wise in heart will be called prudent,
And sweetness of the lips increases learning.

²³ A man has joy by the answer of his mouth,
And ^(A)a word spoken ^[a]in due season, how good it is!

⁵ You ^(A)prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You ^(B)anoint my head with oil;
My cup runs over.

² It is like the precious oil upon the head,
Running down on the beard,
The beard of Aaron,
Running down on the edge of his garments.