New American Standard Bible

Ecclesiastes 7:1-3 New American Standard Bible (NASB)

1. A good name is better than a good ointment, And the day of one's death is better than the day of one's birth.

2. It is better to go to a house of mourning Than to go to a house of feasting, Because that is the end of every man, And the living takes it to heart.

3. Sorrow is better than laughter, For when a face is sad a heart may be happy.