Ecclesiastes 7

NET

Wise Men Reflect on the Issues of the End of Life Which Is Brief

1 A good reputation is better than precious perfume; likewise, the day of one’s death is better than the day of one’s birth.


Darby

Wise Men Reflect on the Issues of the End of Life Which Is Brief

1 A [good] name is better than precious ointmentD4517, and the day of death than the day of one's birth.


Darby Bible Notes

ointment - Or '[perfumed] oil,' as Prov. 27.9; so ch. 10.1.


KJV

Wise Men Reflect on the Issues of the End of Life Which Is Brief

1 A good name [is] better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.