King James Version
Read in contextA good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.
All translations
Ecclesiastes 7:1
5 of 5 translations contain this numbered verse.
World English Bible
Read in contextA good name is better than fine perfume; and the day of death better than the day of one's birth.
American Standard Version
Read in contextA `good' name is better than precious oil; and the day of death, than the day of one's birth.
Young's Literal Translation
Read in contextBetter `is' a name than good perfume, And the day of death than the day of birth.
Berean Standard Bible
Read in contextA good name is better than fine perfume, and one’s day of death is better than his day of birth.