Proverbs 22:1-3

Good News Translation

22 If you have to choose between a good reputation and great wealth, choose a good reputation.

²The rich and the poor have this in common: the Lord made them both.

³Sensible people will see trouble coming and avoid it, but an unthinking person will walk right into it and regret it later.

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)

Good News Translation (GNT)

New International Version (NIV)