ESV: A good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of death than the day of birth.
NIV: A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth.
NASB: A good name is better than good oil, And the day of one’s death is better than the day of one’s birth.
CSB: A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of one's death is better than the day of one's birth.
NLT: A good reputation is more valuable than costly perfume. And the day you die is better than the day you are born.
KJV: A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.
NKJV: A good name is better than precious ointment, And the day of death than the day of one’s birth;
