Proverbs 22:1

New Century Version

Being respected is more important than having great riches. To be well thought of is better than silver or gold.

Cross References

1 Kings 1:47

All the king’s officers have come to tell King David that he has done a good thing. They are saying, ‘May your God make Solomon even more famous than you and an even greater king than you.’ ” Jonathan continued, “And King David bowed down on his bed to worship God,

Proverbs 10:7

Good people will be remembered as a blessing, but evil people will soon be forgotten.

Ecclesiastes 7:1

It is better to have respect than good perfume. The day of death is better than the day of birth.

Luke 10:20

But you should not be happy because the spirits obey you but because your names are written in heaven.”

Acts 7:10

and saved him from all his troubles. The king of Egypt liked Joseph and respected him because of the wisdom God gave him. The king made him governor of Egypt and put him in charge of all the people in his palace.

Philippians 4:3

And I ask you, my faithful friend, to help these women. They served with me in telling the Good News, together with Clement and others who worked with me, whose names are written in the book of life.

Hebrews 11:39

All these people are known for their faith, but none of them received what God had promised.