Ecclesiastes 7:1

New International Reader's Version

A good name is better than fine perfume. People can learn more from mourning when someone dies than from being happy when someone is born.

Cross References

Job 3:17

In the grave, sinful people don’t cause trouble anymore. And there tired people find rest.

Psalm 133:2

It’s like the special olive oil that was poured on Aaron’s head. It ran down on his beard and on the collar of his robe.

Proverbs 15:30

The cheerful look of a messenger brings joy to your heart. And good news gives health to your body.

Proverbs 22:1

You should want a good name more than you want great riches. To be highly respected is better than having silver or gold.

Proverbs 25:10

If you do, someone might hear it and put you to shame. And the charge against you will stand.

Proverbs 27:9

Perfume and incense bring joy to your heart. And the sweetness of a friend comes from their honest advice.

Ecclesiastes 10:1

Dead flies give perfume a bad smell. And a little foolishness can make a lot of wisdom useless.

Ecclesiastes 4:2

Then I announced that those who have already died are happier than those who are still alive.

Ecclesiastes 7:8

The end of a matter is better than its beginning. So it’s better to be patient than proud.

Song of Solomon 1:3

The lotion you have on pleases me. Your name is like perfume that is poured out. No wonder the young women love you!

Song of Solomon 4:10

My bride, your love is so delightful. My sister, your love makes me happier than wine does. Your perfume smells better than any spice.

Isaiah 56:5

Then I will set up a monument in the area of my temple. Their names will be written on it. That will be better for them than having sons and daughters. The names of the eunuchs will be remembered forever. They will never be forgotten.

Jonah 4:3

Lord, take away my life. I’d rather die than live.”

Luke 10:20

But do not be glad when the evil spirits obey you. Instead, be glad that your names are written in heaven.”

John 13:2

They were having their evening meal. The devil had already tempted Judas, son of Simon Iscariot. He had urged Judas to hand Jesus over to his enemies.

2 Corinthians 5:1

We know that the earthly tent we live in will be destroyed. But we have a building made by God. It is a house in heaven that lasts forever. Human hands did not build it.

2 Corinthians 5:8

We are certain about that. We would rather be away from our bodies and at home with the Lord.

Hebrews 11:2

That is what the people of long ago were praised for.

Hebrews 11:39

All these people were praised because they had faith. But none of them received what God had promised.

Revelation 14:13

Then I heard a voice from heaven. “Write this,” it said. “Blessed are the dead who die as believers in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the Holy Spirit. “They will rest from their labor. What they have done will not be forgotten.”

Ruth 3:14

So she stayed at his feet until morning. But she got up before anyone could be recognized. Boaz thought, “No one must know that a woman came to the threshing floor.”