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22 A name is chosen rather than much wealth, Than silver and than gold -- good grace.

Rich and poor have met together, The Maker of them all [is] Jehovah.

The prudent hath seen the evil, and is hidden, And the simple have passed on, and are punished.

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

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

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

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