1 A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.
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A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth.
2 It is better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart.
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It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting, for death is the destiny of everyone; the living should take this to heart.
3 Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.
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Frustration is better than laughter, because a sad face is good for the heart.