Proverbs 22:1
A good reputation is a much better choice than plenty of money; respect is better than silver and gold.
Free Bible 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 the poor have this in common: the Lord created them all.
Cross References
1 Kings 1:47and the royal officials have also gone to voice their approval to our lord King David, saying, ‘May your God make Solomon's reputation even more famous than your own, and may he make his reign greater than your reign.’ The king on his bed bowed his head,
Luke 10:20But don't take delight that the spirits do what you tell them—just be glad that your names are written in heaven.”
Philippians 4:3In fact, my faithful fellow-worker, let me ask you to help these women, for they worked together with me to spread the good news—as well as Clement and my other co-workers, whose names are recorded in the book of life.