Proverbs 22:1-3

The Voice

We do not like or want to believe it, but there are limits to what humans can accomplish. Whatever wisdom and knowledge we think we possess is nothing compared to God’s. Whatever plans we make will come to nothing unless they line up with God’s plans and purposes for us.

22 A good reputation is preferable to riches,
    and the approval of others is better than precious silver or gold.
²Rich and poor have something in common:
    both are created by the Eternal.
³Prudent people see trouble coming and hide,
    but the naive walk right into it and take a beating.