Verse Comparison: Proverbs 22:1
American Standard Version
A `good' name is rather to be chosen than great riches, `And' loving favor rather than silver and gold.
Amplified® Bible
A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.
Contemporary English Version
A good reputation and respect are worth much more than silver and gold.
Darby English Version
A [good] name is rather to be chosen than great riches; loving favour rather than silver and gold.
Good News Bible
If you have to choose between a good reputation and great wealth, choose a good reputation.
King James Version
A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
New American Standard Bible
A {good} name is to be more desired than great wealth, Favor is better than silver and gold.
New International Version
A good name is more desirable than great riches;
to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.
New King James Version
A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,
Loving favor rather than silver and gold.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
One should desire a good name more than great wealth, and favor more than silver and gold.
Revised Standard Version
A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold.
Young's Literal Translation
A name is chosen rather than much wealth, Than silver and than gold -- good grace.