Matthew Henry · Verse 1
We should be more careful to do that by which we may get and keep a good name, than to raise or add unto a great estate.
Proverbs 22:1
A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold.
World English Bible
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WEBBE
A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favour is better than silver and gold.
BSB
A good name is more desirable than great riches; favor is better than silver and gold.
KJV
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
ASV
A [good] name is rather to be chosen than great riches, [And] loving favor rather than silver and gold.
BBE
A good name is more to be desired than great wealth, and to be respected is better than silver and gold.
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