11 The mourning of men is about their bodies; but the evil name of sinners will be blotted out. (WEB) 12 Have regard for your name, for it continues with you longer than a thousand great treasures of gold. (WEB) 13 A good life has its number of days, but a good name continues forever. (WEB)
Sirach 41:11–13
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Proverbs 10:6–8
6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. 7 The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. 8 A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.
Ecclesiastes 7:1–2
1 A good name is better than fine perfume, and one’s day of death is better than his day of birth. 2 It is better to enter a house of mourning than a house of feasting, since death is the end of every man, and the living should take this to heart.
Sirach 44:13–15
13 Their offspring will remain forever. Their glory won’t be blotted out. (WEB) 14 Their bodies were buried in peace. Their name lives to all generations. (WEB) 15 People will declare their wisdom. The congregation proclaims their praise. (WEB)
Sirach 37:25–27
25 The life of a man is counted by days. The days of Israel are innumerable. (WEB) 26 The wise man will inherit confidence among his people. His name will live forever. (WEB) 27 My son, test your soul in your life. See what is evil for it, and don’t give in to it. (WEB)
Proverbs 22:1–2
1 A good name is more desirable than great riches; favor is better than silver and gold. 2 The rich and the poor have this in common: The LORD is Maker of them all.
Sirach 39:10–12
10 Nations will declare his wisdom. The congregation will proclaim his praise. (WEB) 11 If he continues, he will leave a greater name than a thousand. If he finally rests, it is enough for him. (WEB) 12 Yet more I will utter, which I have thought about. I am filled like the full mo… (WEB)
Sirach 22:11–13
11 Weep for the dead, for he lacks light. Weep for a fool, for he lacks understanding. Weep more sweetly for the dead, because he has found rest, but the life of the fool is worse than death. (WEB) 12 Mourning for the dead lasts seven days, but for a fool and an ungodly m… (WEB)
1 Maccabees 2:61–63
61 “Thus consider from generation to generation that no one who put their trust in him will lack for strength. (WEB) 62 Don’t be afraid of the words of a sinful man; for his glory will be dung and worms. (WEB) 63 Today he will be lifted up, and tomorrow he will in no way be found,… (WEB)
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