If he die, he shall leave a greater name than a thousand: and if he live, he shall increase it.
KJV
Sirach 39:11
If he die, he shall leave a greater name than a thousand: and if he live, he shall increase it.
Parallel Translations
If he die, he shall leave a greater name than a thousand: and if he live, he shall increase it.
If he continues, he will leave a greater name than a thousand. If he finally rests, it is enough for him.
Thogh he be dead, he shal leaue a greater fame then a thousand: and if he liue stil, he shal get the same.