Ecclesiastes 7:1
Ecclesiastes 7:1 The Message (MSG)
A good reputation is better than a fat bank account. Your death date tells more than your birth date.
Ecclesiastes 7:1 King James Version (KJV)
A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.
Ecclesiastes 7:1 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A good name is better than a good ointment, And the day of one’s death is better than the day of one’s birth.
Ecclesiastes 7:1 New Century Version (NCV)
It is better to have respect than good perfume. The day of death is better than the day of birth.
Ecclesiastes 7:1 American Standard Version (ASV)
A good name is better than precious oil; and the day of death, than the day of one’s birth.
Ecclesiastes 7:1 New International Version (NIV)
A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth.
Ecclesiastes 7:1 New King James Version (NKJV)
A good name is better than precious ointment, And the day of death than the day of one’s birth
Ecclesiastes 7:1 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A good name is better than precious perfume, And the day of one’s death better than the day of one’s birth.