Ecclesiastes 7:1 - Easy To Read Version

¹ It is better to have a good name (respect)\par than good perfume. {\cf2\super [30]} \par

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹ A GOOD name is better than precious perfume, and the day of death better than the day of one's birth.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹ A good name is better than precious oil; and the day of death, than the day of one’s birth.

Common English Bible

¹ A good name is better than fine oil, and the day of death better than the birthday.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹ Why is it necessary for a man to seek things that are greater than himself, when he does not know what is advantageous for himself in his life, during the number of the days of his sojourn, and while time passes by like a shadow? Or who will be able to tell him what will be in the future after him under the sun?

Ecclesiastes 7:1 Referencias Cruzadas

Revelation 14:13

Then I heard a voice from heaven. The voice said, “Write this: From now on, the dead people who were in the Lord when they died are blessed (happy).”

Proverbs 22:1

It is better to be respected than to be rich. A good name is more important than silver or gold.

Ecclesiastes 4:2

I decided that things are better for people that have died than for people that are still alive.

2 Corinthians 5:8

So I say that we have confidence. And we really want to be away from this body and be at home with the Lord.

2 Corinthians 5:1

We know that \{our body\}—the tent we live in here on earth—will be destroyed. But when that happens, God will have a home for us to live in. It will not be a home made by men. It will be a home in heaven that will continue forever.

Ecclesiastes 10:1

A few dead flies will make even the best perfume smell bad. In the same way, a little foolishness can ruin much wisdom and honor.

Proverbs 27:9

Perfume and sweet-smelling things make you feel happy. And a kind word from a friend is more welcome than life-saving advice.

Proverbs 15:30

A person that smiles makes other people happy. And good news makes people feel better.

Job 3:17

Bad people stop making trouble\par when they are in the grave.\par And people who are tired\par find rest in the grave.\par

John 13:2

Jesus and his followers were at the evening meal. The devil had already persuaded Judas Iscariot to turn against Jesus. (Judas was the son of Simon.)

Psalm 133:2

It is like the sweet smelling oil\par poured over Aaron’s head,\par running down into his beard\par which flows down\par over his special clothes.\par

Hebrews 11:39

All these people are known for their faith. But none of these people got God’s great promise.

Hebrews 11:2

God was pleased with those people who lived a long time ago, because they had faith like this.

Luke 10:20

Yes, the spirits obey you. And be happy. Why? Not because you have this power, but be happy because your names are written in heaven.”

Ecclesiastes 7:8

It is better to finish something\par than to start it.\par It is better to be gentle and patient\par than to be proud and impatient.\par

Jonah 4:3

So now I ask you, Lord, please kill me. It is better for me to die than to live!”

Ruth 3:14

So Ruth lay near Boaz’s feet until morning. She got up while it was still dark, before it was light enough for people to recognize each other.

Proverbs 25:10

If you do, then you will be ashamed. And you will never lose that bad name.