Proverbs 22:1
A good name is better than many riches. And good esteem is above silver and gold.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
In Context
2The rich and poor have met one another. The Lord is the maker of them both.
Cross References
1 Kings 1:47And the servants of the king, entering, have blessed our lord king David, saying: ‘May God amplify the name of Solomon above your name, and may he magnify his throne above your throne.’ And the king reverenced from his bed.
Luke 10:20Yet truly, do not choose to rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”
Philippians 4:3And I also ask you, as my genuine companion, to assist those women who have labored with me in the Gospel, with Clement and the rest of my assistants, whose names are in the Book of Life.