Proverbs 27:9 Solomon compares the pleasantness of a friend's heartfelt counsel to perfume and incense that bring joy to the heart. Good counsel from a real friend is a genuine gift. Value counsel, not just company. Real friendship offers more than time together — it offers wisdom. Give heartfelt counsel, not just opinions. There's a difference between casual input and counsel that's actually thought through. Receive counsel as a gift. Don't dismiss wise input just because it