Proverbs 22:1

"A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold."

Audio not available for this verse

Cross References

Explore related verses that share similar themes and meanings as Proverbs 22:1

Luke 10:20

Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

Acts 7:10

And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.

Philippians 4:3

And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life.

Hebrews 11:39

And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:

1 Kings 1:47

And moreover the king's servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the king bowed himself upon the bed.

All Translations

BBE BBE

A good name is more to be desired than great wealth, and to be respected is better than silver and gold.

DBY DBY

A [good] name is rather to be chosen than great riches; loving favour rather than silver and gold.

KJV King James Version

A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.

WBT WBT

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.

WEB WEB

A good name is more desirable than great riches, And loving favor is better than silver and gold.

YLT YLT

A name is chosen rather than much wealth, Than silver and than gold -- good grace.