Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Ecclesiastes 7:1 in English Standard Version "A good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of death than the day of birth." Pr 22:1 A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold. Ec 4:2 And I thought the dead who are already dead more fortunate than the living who are still alive. So 1:3 your anointing oils are fragrant; your name is oil poured out; therefore virgins love you.