Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

A good name is better than oil of great price, and the day of death than the day of birth.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

A good name is better than fine perfume; and the day of death better than the day of one's birth.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Better `is' a name than good perfume, And the day of death than the day of birth.