Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 22:1
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Berean Standard Bible
A good name is more desirable than great riches; favor is better than silver and gold.
King James Version
A [good] name [is] rather to be chosen than great riches, [and] loving favour rather than silver and gold.
World English Bible
A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold.
American Standard Version
A [good] name is rather to be chosen than great riches, [And] loving favor rather than silver and gold.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 22
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.
3 The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences.
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