Proverbs 22:1-3

Expanded Bible

22 ·Being respected [^LA good name/reputation] is more important than having great riches.
·To be well thought of [High esteem] is better than silver or gold [Eccl. 7:1].

² The rich and the poor ·are alike [have a common bond]
in that the Lord made them all.

³ The ·wise [prudent] see ·danger [evil; trouble] ahead and avoid it,
but fools ·keep going [go straight to it] and ·get into trouble [or are punished].