Ecclesiastes 7:1

New English Translation

A good reputation is better than precious perfume; likewise, the day of one’s death is better than the day of one’s birth.

Cross References

Job 3:17

There the wicked cease from turmoil, and there the weary are at rest.

Psalm 133:2

It is like fine oil poured on the head which flows down the beard – Aaron’s beard, and then flows down his garments.

Proverbs 15:30

A bright look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the body.

Proverbs 22:1

A good name is to be chosen rather than great wealth, good favor more than silver or gold.

Proverbs 25:10

lest the one who hears it put you to shame and your infamy will never go away.

Proverbs 27:9

Ointment and incense make the heart rejoice, likewise the sweetness of one’s friend from sincere counsel.

Ecclesiastes 10:1

One dead fly makes the perfumer’s ointment give off a rancid stench, so a little folly can outweigh much wisdom.

Ecclesiastes 4:2

So I considered those who are dead and gone more fortunate than those who are still alive.

Ecclesiastes 7:8

The end of a matter is better than its beginning; likewise, patience is better than pride.

Song of Solomon 1:3

The fragrance of your colognes is delightful; your name is like the finest perfume. No wonder the young women adore you!

Song of Solomon 4:10

How delightful is your love, my sister, my bride! How much better is your love than wine; the fragrance of your perfume is better than any spice!

Isaiah 56:5

I will set up within my temple and my walls a monument that will be better than sons and daughters. I will set up a permanent monument for them that will remain.

Jonah 4:3

So now, Lord, kill me instead, because I would rather die than live!”

Luke 10:20

Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names stand written in heaven.”

John 13:2

The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, that he should betray Jesus.

2 Corinthians 5:1

For we know that if our earthly house, the tent we live in, is dismantled, we have a building from God, a house not built by human hands, that is eternal in the heavens.

2 Corinthians 5:8

Thus we are full of courage and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.

Hebrews 11:2

For by it the people of old received God’s commendation.

Hebrews 11:39

And these all were commended for their faith, yet they did not receive what was promised.

Revelation 14:13

Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write this: ‘Blessed are the dead, those who die in the Lord from this moment on!’” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “so they can rest from their hard work, because their deeds will follow them.”

Ruth 3:14

So she slept beside him until morning. She woke up while it was still dark. Boaz thought, “No one must know that a woman visited the threshing floor.”