Proverbs 22:1
A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold.
In context
1 A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold. 2 The rich and the poor meet together; the Lord is the Maker of them all. 3 The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it. 4 The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 22:1 in the KJV
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, And loving favour rather than silver and gold.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 22:1 in the NIV
A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.