English Standard Version

Proverbs 22:1-5 English Standard Version (ESV)

1. A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,and favor is better than silver or gold.

2. The rich and the poor meet together;the Lord is the maker of them all.

3. The prudent sees danger and hides himself,but the simple go on and suffer for it.

4. The reward for humility and fear of the Lordis riches and honor and life.

5. Thorns and snares are in the way of the crooked;whoever guards his soul will keep far from them.