NET

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 ointment^D4517, 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.

Strong's

1 A good name^H8034 is better^H2896 than precious^H2896 ointment^H8081; and the day^H3117 of death^H4194 than the day^H3117 of one's birth^H3205.