Proverbs 22:1-2
Proverbs 22:1-2 The Message (MSG)
A sterling reputation is better than striking it rich; a gracious spirit is better than money in the bank. The rich and the poor shake hands as equals— GOD made them both!
Proverbs 22:1-2 King James Version (KJV)
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, And loving favour rather than silver and gold. The rich and poor meet together: The LORD is the maker of them all.
Proverbs 22:1-2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A good name is to be more desired than great wealth, Favor is better than silver and gold. The rich and the poor have a common bond, The LORD is the maker of them all.
Proverbs 22:1-2 New Century Version (NCV)
Being respected is more important than having great riches. To be well thought of is better than silver or gold. The rich and the poor are alike in that the LORD made them all.
Proverbs 22:1-2 American Standard Version (ASV)
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, And loving favor rather than silver and gold. The rich and the poor meet together: Jehovah is the maker of them all.
Proverbs 22:1-2 New International Version (NIV)
A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. Rich and poor have this in common: The LORD is the Maker of them all.
Proverbs 22:1-2 New King James Version (NKJV)
A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, Loving favor rather than silver and gold. The rich and the poor have this in common, The LORD is the maker of them all.
Proverbs 22:1-2 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A good name [earned by honorable behavior, godly wisdom, moral courage, and personal integrity] is more desirable than great riches; And favor is better than silver and gold. The rich and poor have a common bond; The LORD is the Maker of them all. [Job 31:15; Prov 14:31]
Proverbs 22:1-2 New Living Translation (NLT)
Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold. The rich and poor have this in common: The LORD made them both.
Proverbs 22:1-2 The Passion Translation (TPT)
A beautiful reputation is more to be desired than great riches, and to be esteemed by others is more honorable than to own immense investments. The rich and the poor have one thing in common: the Lord God created each one.