Proverbs 22:1-3

Holman Christian Standard Bible

22 A good name is to be chosen over great wealth;
favor is better than silver and gold.^(A)

²The rich and the poor have this in common:^[a]
the Lord made them both.^[b]^(B)

³A sensible person sees danger and takes cover,
but the inexperienced keep going and are punished.^(C)

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)

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

New International Version (NIV)