Ecclesiastes 7:1

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

A good reputation is better than expensive pleasures. The day someone dies is better than the day they were born.

Cross References

Revelation 14:13

Then I heard a voice from heaven. It said, “Write this: From now on there are great blessings for those who belong to the Lord when they die.” The Spirit says, “Yes, that is true. They will rest from their hard work. What they have done will stay with them.”

Proverbs 22:1

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

Ecclesiastes 4:2

I decided that it is better for those who have died than for those who 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 the kind of home people build here. It will be a home in heaven that will continue forever.

Song of Solomon 1:3

Your perfume smells wonderful, but your name is sweeter than the best perfume. That is why the young women love you.

Ecclesiastes 10:1

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

Proverbs 27:9

Perfume and incense make you feel good, and so does good advice from a friend.

Isaiah 56:5

So I will put a memorial stone in my Temple for them. Their name will be remembered in my city! Yes, I will give those eunuchs something better than sons and daughters. I will give them a name that will last forever! They will not be cut off from my people.

Proverbs 15:30

A smile makes people happy. Good news makes them feel better.

Job 3:17

There the wicked stop causing trouble, and the weary find rest.

John 13:2

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

Psalm 133:2

It is like the sweet-smelling oil that is poured over the high priest’s head, that runs down his beard flowing over his robes.

Hebrews 11:39

God was pleased with all of them because of their faith. But not one of them received God’s great promise.

Hebrews 11:2

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

Luke 10:20

Yes, even the spirits obey you. And you can be happy, not because you have this power, but because your names are written in heaven.”

Song of Solomon 4:10

Your love is so beautiful, my darling, my bride! Your love is better than wine. The smell of your perfume is better than any kind of spice!

Ecclesiastes 7:8

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

Jonah 4:3

So now, Lord, just 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. Boaz said to her, “We will keep it a secret that you came here to me last night.”

Proverbs 25:10

Whoever hears it will lose their respect for you and will never trust you again.