A good name is better than precious oil; and the day of death, than the day of one’s birth.

A good name is better than oil of great price, and the day of death than the day of birth.

Καλλιον ονομα καλον παρα πολυτιμον μυρον· και η ημερα του θανατου παρα την ημεραν της γεννησεως.

A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one’s birth.