1A good name is better than precious oil; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.
2It 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.
3Vexation is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the countenance the heart may be gladdened.
4The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.