Ecclesiastes 7:1
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King James Version (modern wording)
A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.
Ecclesiastes 7:1 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Agoodname is better than precious oil; and the day of death, than the day of one’s birth.
Ecclesiastes 7:1 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
A good name is better than fine perfume, and one’s day of death is better than his day of birth.
Ecclesiastes 7:1 (BSB)
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What does Ecclesiastes 7:1 say?
Ecclesiastes 7:1 in modern King James wording reads: "A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth."
Where is Ecclesiastes 7:1 found in the Bible?
Ecclesiastes 7:1 is verse 1 of chapter 7 of the book of Ecclesiastes, in the Old Testament. Ecclesiastes has 12 chapters.
Which translations of Ecclesiastes 7:1 can I read here?
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