Other translations
New Catholic Bible
If his life span is great, his name will be more glorious than those of a thousand other people; and if he dies, that will be all right with him.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
If he lives long, he will leave a name greater than a thousand, and if he goes to rest, it is enough for him.
Good News Translation®
If he lives to old age, he will die famous, but if he is laid to rest before he is famous, he will be content.
Wycliffe Bible
If his name dwelleth, he shall leave more than a thousand; and if he resteth, it shall profit to him.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
if he lives long, he will leave a name greater than a thousand, and if he goes to rest, it is enough for him.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
If they live long, they will leave a name greater than a thousand, and if they go to rest, it is enough for them.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
If he lives long, he will leave a name greater than a thousand, and if he goes to rest, it is enough for him.
Common English Bible © 2011
If they live a long time, they will leave behind a name greater than a thousand names, and if they find rest, it will be enough for them.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
While he lives he is one out of a thousand, and when he dies he leaves a good name.
Revised Standard Version
if he lives long, he will leave a name greater than a thousand, and if he goes to rest, it is enough for him.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
If he lives long, he will leave a name greater than a thousand, and if he goes to rest, it is enough for him.