Proverbs 22:1
The Scripture
(1) A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Proverbs Chapter 22 the author stresses the importance of giving to the poor and the wicked, showing that a generous heart leads to blessing. He also warns that the fear of the Lord brings wisdom and that the wicked are not truly safe.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
I Kings 1:47Ecclesiastes 7:1Luke 10:20Philippians 4:3Hebrews 11:39Acts 7:10
Related verses (shared words)
Proverbs 16:16I Corinthians 6:7Exodus 38:17Proverbs 8:10Job 36:21Jeremiah 8:3