King James Bible
KJVA good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.
Translation Comparison
Ecclesiastes 7:1
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Ecclesiastes 7:1 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth. | |
American Standard VersionASV | A good name is better than precious oil; and the day of death, than the day of one's birth. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | A good name is better than precious ointments: and the day of death than the day of one's birth. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | A good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of death than the day of one's birth. | |
English Revised VersionERV | A GOOD name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth. | |
World English BibleWEB | A good name is better than fine perfume; and the day of death better than the day of one's birth. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Better is a name than good perfume, And the day of death than the day of birth. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth. |
American Standard Version
ASVA good name is better than precious oil; and the day of death, than the day of one's birth.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA good name is better than precious ointments: and the day of death than the day of one's birth.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of death than the day of one's birth.
English Revised Version
ERVA GOOD name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTA good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.
World English Bible
WEBA good name is better than fine perfume; and the day of death better than the day of one's birth.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTBetter is a name than good perfume, And the day of death than the day of birth.
American King James Version
AKJVA good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.
King James Bible
KJVA good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.
American Standard Version
ASVA good name is better than precious oil; and the day of death, than the day of one's birth.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA good name is better than precious ointments: and the day of death than the day of one's birth.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of death than the day of one's birth.
English Revised Version
ERVA GOOD name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTA good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.
World English Bible
WEBA good name is better than fine perfume; and the day of death better than the day of one's birth.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTBetter is a name than good perfume, And the day of death than the day of birth.
American King James Version
AKJVA good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.