1 A good name is more desirable than great riches;

to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.

2 Rich and poor have this in common:

The Lord is the Maker of them all.

3 The prudent see danger and take refuge,

but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

4 Humility is the fear of the Lord;

its wages are riches and honor and life.

5 In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls,

but those who would preserve their life stay far from them.

1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches,

And loving favour rather than silver and gold.

2 The rich and poor meet together:

The Lord is the maker of them all.

3 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself:

But the simple pass on, and are punished.

4 By humility and the fear of the Lord

Are riches, and honour, and life.

5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward:

He that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.

1 Choose a good reputation over great riches;

being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold.

2 The rich and poor have this in common:

The Lord made them both.

3 A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.

The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.

4 True humility and fear of the Lord

lead to riches, honor, and long life.

5 Corrupt people walk a thorny, treacherous road;

whoever values life will avoid it.

1 A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,

Loving favor rather than silver and gold.

2 The rich and the poor have this in common,

The Lord is the maker of them all.

3 A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself,

But the simple pass on and are punished.

4 By humility and the fear of the Lord

Are riches and honor and life.

5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse;

He who guards his soul will be far from them.

1 Being respected is more important than having great riches.

To be well thought of is better than silver or gold.

2 The rich and the poor are alike

in that the Lord made them all.

3 The wise see danger ahead and avoid it,

but fools keep going and get into trouble.

4 Respecting the Lord and not being proud

will bring you wealth, honor, and life.

5 Evil people’s lives are like paths covered with thorns and traps.

People who guard themselves don’t have such problems.

1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches,

And loving favor rather than silver and gold.

2 The rich and the poor meet together:

Jehovah is the maker of them all.

3 A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself;

But the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

4 The reward of humility and the fear of Jehovah

Is riches, and honor, and life.

5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse:

He that keepeth his soul shall be far from them.

1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches; loving favour rather than silver and gold.

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

3 A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

4 The reward of humility and the fear of Jehovah is riches, and honour, and life.

5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse: he that keepeth his soul holdeth himself far from them.

1 A good name is more desirable than great wealth. 

Respect is better than silver or gold. 

2 The rich and the poor have this in common: 

the Lord is the maker of them all. 

3 Sensible people foresee trouble and hide ⸤from it⸥, 

but gullible people go ahead and suffer ⸤the consequence⸥. 

4 On the heels of humility (the fear of the Lord) 

are riches and honor and life. 

5 A devious person has thorns and traps ahead of him. 

Whoever guards himself will stay far away from them. 

1 A good name is to be chosen over great wealth;

favor is better than silver and gold.

2 The rich and the poor have this in common:

the Lord made them both.

3 A sensible person sees danger and takes cover,

but the inexperienced keep going and are punished.

4 The result of humility is fear of the Lord,

along with wealth, honor, and life.

5 There are thorns and snares on the path of the crooked;

the one who guards himself stays far from them.

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 have this in common:

the Lord is the maker of them all.

3 The clever see danger and hide;

but the simple go on, and suffer for it.

4 The reward for humility and fear of the Lord

is riches and honor and life.

5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse;

the cautious will keep far from them.

1 A reputation is to be chosen rather than great riches;

favor is better than silver and gold.

2 Rich and poor have much in common;

Yahweh is the maker of all of them.

3 The clever sees danger and hides,

but the simple go on and suffer.

4 The reward of humility is the fear of Yahweh—

wealth and honor and life.

5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse;

he who guards himself will keep away from them.

1 You should want a good name more than you want great riches.

To be highly respected is better than having silver or gold.

2 The Lord made rich people and poor people.

That’s what they have in common.

3 Wise people see danger and go to a safe place.

But childish people keep going and suffer for it.

4 Have respect for the Lord and don’t be proud.

That will bring you wealth and honor and life.

5 Thorns and traps lie in the paths of evil people.

But those who guard themselves stay far away from them.

1 A good name is to be more desired than great wealth,

Favor is better than silver and gold.

2 The rich and the poor have a common bond,

The Lord is the maker of them all.

3 The prudent sees the evil and hides himself,

But the naive go on, and are punished for it.

4 The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord

Are riches, honor and life.

5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse;

He who guards himself will be far from them.