Proverbs 22:1-3

Easy-to-Read Version

22 It is better to be respected than to be rich. A good name is worth more than silver or gold.

²The rich and the poor are the same. The Lord made them all.

³Wise people see trouble coming and get out of its way, but fools go straight to it and suffer for it.

Proverbs 22:1-3

New International Version

22 A good name is more desirable than great riches;
to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.^(A)

²Rich and poor have this in common:
The Lord is the Maker of them all.^(B)

³The prudent see danger and take refuge,^(C)
but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.^(D)

Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)

New International Version (NIV)