Ecclesiastes 7:1

A good name is better than precious ointment, And the day of death than the day of one's birth;

Surrounding context

7:1 A good name is better than precious ointment, And the day of death than the day of one's birth;

7:2 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 take it to heart.