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.
DBY: A good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of death than the day of one's birth.
KJV: A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.
JPS: A good name is better than precious oil; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.
WBS: A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's 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.
