KJV - A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.

ASV - A `good' name is better than precious oil; and the day of death, than the day of one's birth.

BBE - A good name is better than oil of great price, and the day of death than the day of birth.

WEB - A good name is better than fine perfume; and the day of death better than the day of one's birth.

YLT - Better `is' a name than good perfume, And the day of death than the day of birth.

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