Proverbs 22:1–3

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1 A good name is more desirable than great riches;

to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.

2 Rich and poor have this in common:

The Lord is the Maker of them all.

3 The prudent see danger and take refuge,

but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches,

And loving favour rather than silver and gold.

2 The rich and poor meet together:

The Lord is the maker of them all.

3 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself:

But the simple pass on, and are punished.

1 Choose a good reputation over great riches;

being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold.

2 The rich and poor have this in common:

The Lord made them both.

3 A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.

The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.

1 A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,

Loving favor rather than silver and gold.

2 The rich and the poor have this in common,

The Lord is the maker of them all.

3 A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself,

But the simple pass on and are punished.

1 Being respected is more important than having great riches.

To be well thought of is better than silver or gold.

2 The rich and the poor are alike

in that the Lord made them all.

3 The wise see danger ahead and avoid it,

but fools keep going and get into trouble.

1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches,

And loving favor rather than silver and gold.

2 The rich and the poor meet together:

Jehovah is the maker of them all.

3 A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself;

But the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

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

2 The rich and poor meet together; Jehovah is the maker of them all.

3 A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

1 A good name is more desirable than great wealth. 

Respect is better than silver or gold. 

2 The rich and the poor have this in common: 

the Lord is the maker of them all. 

3 Sensible people foresee trouble and hide ⸤from it⸥, 

but gullible people go ahead and suffer ⸤the consequence⸥. 

1 A good name is to be chosen over great wealth;

favor is better than silver and gold.

2 The rich and the poor have this in common:

the Lord made them both.

3 A sensible person sees danger and takes cover,

but the inexperienced keep going and are punished.

1 A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,

and favor is better than silver or gold.

2 The rich and the poor have this in common:

the Lord is the maker of them all.

3 The clever see danger and hide,

but the simple go on and suffer for it.

1 A reputation is to be chosen rather than great riches;

favor is better than silver and gold.

2 Rich and poor have much in common;

Yahweh is the maker of all of them.

3 The clever sees danger and hides,

but the simple go on and suffer.

1 You should want a good name more than you want great riches.

To be highly respected is better than having silver or gold.

2 The Lord made rich people and poor people.

That’s what they have in common.

3 Wise people see danger and go to a safe place.

But childish people keep going and suffer for it.

1 A good name is to be more desired than great wealth,

Favor is better than silver and gold.

2 The rich and the poor have a common bond,

The Lord is the maker of them all.

3 The prudent sees the evil and hides himself,

But the naive go on, and are punished for it.