Proverbs 22:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

A good reputation and respect are worth much more than silver and gold.

Cross References

1 Kings 1:47

And listen to this! David's officials told him, “We pray that your God will help Solomon to be an even greater king!” David was in his bed at the time, but he bowed

Proverbs 10:7

Good people are remembered long after they are gone, but the wicked are soon forgotten.

Ecclesiastes 7:1

A good reputation at the time of death is better than loving care at the time of birth.

Luke 10:20

But don't be happy because evil spirits obey you. Be happy that your names are written in heaven!

Acts 7:10

and rescued him from all his troubles. God made him so wise that the Egyptian king Pharaoh thought highly of him. Pharaoh even made Joseph governor over Egypt and put him in charge of everything he owned.

Philippians 4:3

And, my true partner, I ask you to help them. These women have worked together with me and with Clement and with the others in spreading the good news. Their names are now written in the book of life.

Hebrews 11:39

All of them pleased God because of their faith! But still they died without being given what had been promised.