New International Version
A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth.

American Standard Version
A good name is better than precious oil; and the day of death, than the day of one's birth.

Berean Study Bible
A good name is better than fine perfume, and one’s day of death is better than his day of birth.

Douay-Rheims Bible
A good name is better than precious ointments: and the day of death than the day of one's birth.

English Revised Version
A GOOD name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.

King James Bible
A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.

World English Bible
A good name is better than fine perfume; and the day of death better than the day of one's birth.

Young's Literal Translation
Better is a name than good perfume, And the day of death than the day of birth.

Ecclesiastes 7:1 Additional Translations ...