Ecclesiastes 7:1 - 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?

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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.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹ What needeth a man to seek things that are above him, whereas he knoweth not what is profitable for him in his life, in all the days of his pilgrimage, and the time that passeth like a shadow? Or who can tell him what shall be after him under the sun?

English Standard Version 2016

¹ A good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of death than the day of birth.

Ecclesiastes 7:1 Tagairtí Cros

Job 3:17

There the impious cease from rebellion, and there the wearied in strength take rest.

Psalm 133:2

In the nights, lift up your hands in sanctity, and bless the Lord.

Proverbs 15:30

The light of the eyes rejoices the soul. A good reputation fattens the bones.

Proverbs 22:1

A good name is better than many riches. And good esteem is above silver and gold.

Proverbs 25:10

lest perhaps he may insult you, when he has heard it, and he might not cease to reproach you. Grace and friendship free a man; preserve these for yourself, lest you fall under reproach.

Proverbs 27:9

Ointment and various perfumes delight the heart. And the good advice of a friend is sweet to the soul.

Ecclesiastes 10:1

Dying flies ruin the sweetness of the ointment. Wisdom and glory is more precious than a brief and limited foolishness.

Ecclesiastes 4:2

And so, I praised the dead more than the living.

Ecclesiastes 7:8

A false accusation troubles the wise man and saps the strength of his heart.

Song of Solomon 1:3

Bride to Groom: Your name is oil that has been poured out; therefore, the maidens have loved you. Draw me forward.

Song of Solomon 4:10

How beautiful are your breasts, my sister, my spouse! Your breasts are more beautiful than wine, and the fragrance of your ointments is above all aromatic oils.

Isaiah 56:5

I will give them a place in my house, within my walls, and a name better than sons and daughters. I will give them an everlasting name, which will never perish.

Jonah 4:3

And now, Lord, I ask you to take my life from me. For it is better for me to die than to live."

Luke 10:20

Yet truly, do not choose to rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."

John 13:2

And when the meal had taken place, when the devil had now put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, to betray him,

2 Corinthians 5:1

For we know that, when our earthly house of this habitation is dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in heaven.

2 Corinthians 5:8

So we are confident, and we have the good will to be on a pilgrimage in the body, so as to be present to the Lord.

Hebrews 11:2

For this reason, the ancients were given testimony.

Hebrews 11:39

And all these, having been proven by the testimony of faith, did not receive the Promise.

Revelation 14:13

And I heard a voice from heaven, saying to me: "Write: Blessed are the dead, who die in the Lord, now and hereafter, says the Spirit, so that they may find rest from their labors. For their works follow them."

Ruth 3:14

And so she slept by his feet until the night was ending. And she arose before men could inquire of one another. And Boaz said, "Be careful, lest someone know that you came here."