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Ecclesiastes 7:1

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A good name is better than precious oil; and the day of death, than the day of one’s birth.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

A good name is better than precious ointment,

and the day of death than the day of birth.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

A good name is better than fine perfume,

and the day of death better than the day of birth.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

A good name is better than fine perfume,

and the day of one’s death is better than the day of one’s birth.

NLTNew Living Translation

A good reputation is more valuable than costly perfume.

And the day you die is better than the day you are born.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

A good name is better than precious ointment,

and the day of death is better than the day of one’s birth.

KJV 1900King James Version

A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one’s birth.