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Proverbs 22:1
A good name is more to be desired than great wealth, and to be respected is better than silver and gold.
Proverbs 22:1 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 22:1 in other translations
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
A good name is more desirable than great riches; favor is better than silver and gold.
A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold.
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In context
1 A good name is more to be desired than great wealth, and to be respected is better than silver and gold.
2 The man of wealth and the poor man come face to face: the Lord is the maker of them all.
3 The sharp man sees the evil and takes cover: the simple go straight on and get into trouble.
4 The reward of a gentle spirit and the fear of the Lord is wealth and honour and life.
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