221 A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.

Other Translations of Proverbs 22:1

King James Version

221 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving loving...: or, favour is better than, etc favour rather than silver and gold.

English Standard Version

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

The Message

221 A sterling reputation is better than striking it rich; a gracious spirit is better than money in the bank.

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

221 Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 22:1

Commentary on Proverbs 22:1

(Read Proverbs 22:1)

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.