Other translations
American Standard Version
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, And loving favor rather than silver and gold.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
The Name is better than great wealth, and compassion is better than gold or silver.
Darby Bible Translation
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches; loving favour rather than silver and gold.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
A good name is better than great riches: and good favour is above silver and gold.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold.
God's Word
A good name is more desirable than great wealth. Respect is better than silver or gold.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
A good name is to be chosen over great wealth; favor is better than silver and gold.
International Standard Version
A good reputation is more desirable than great wealth, and favorable acceptance more than silver and gold.
NET Bible
A good name is to be chosen rather than great wealth, good favor more than silver or 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 Living Translation
Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold.
Webster's Bible Translation
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.
The World English Bible
A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold.
EasyEnglish Bible
It is better to receive honour from people than to be very rich. If people respect you, that 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.
New Life Version
A good name is to be chosen instead of many riches. Favor is better than silver and gold.
The Voice Bible
A good reputation is preferable to riches, and the approval of others is better than precious silver or gold.
Living Bible
If you must choose, take a good name rather than great riches; for to be held in loving esteem is better than silver and gold.
New Catholic Bible
An honorable name is more to be desired than great riches, and high esteem is preferable to silver and gold.
Legacy Standard Bible
A good name is to be chosen over great wealth, Favor is better than silver and gold.
Jubilee Bible 2000
A good reputation is rather to be chosen than great riches and good grace rather than silver and gold.
Christian Standard Bible
A good name is to be chosen over great wealth; favor is better than silver and gold.
Amplified Bible © 1954
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.
New Century Version
Being respected is more important than having great riches. To be well thought of is better than silver or gold.
The Message
A sterling reputation is better than striking it rich; a gracious spirit is better than money in the bank.
Evangelical Heritage Version ™
A good name is worth more than great wealth. Respect is worth more than silver and gold.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold.
Good News Translation®
If you have to choose between a good reputation and great wealth, choose a good reputation.
Wycliffe Bible
Better is a good name, than many riches; for good grace is above silver and gold (for a good reputation is more valuable than silver and gold).
Contemporary English Version
A good reputation and respect are worth much more than silver and gold.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favour is better than silver or gold.
Common English Bible © 2011
A good reputation is better than much wealth; high esteem is better than silver and gold.
Amplified Bible © 2015
A good name [earned by honorable behavior, godly wisdom, moral courage, and personal integrity] is more desirable than great riches; And favor is better than silver and gold.
English Standard Version Anglicised
A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favour is better than silver or gold.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
A good name is more desirable than great riches, and high esteem, than gold and silver.
New American Standard Bible
A good name is to be more desired than great wealth; Favor is better than silver and gold.
The Expanded Bible
·Being respected [L A good name/reputation] is more important than having great riches. ·To be well thought of [High esteem] is better than silver or gold [Eccl. 7:1].
Tree of Life Version
A good name is to be chosen rather than great wealth, and grace rather than silver or gold.
Revised Standard Version
A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold.
New International Reader's Version
You should want a good name more than you want great riches. To be highly respected is better than having silver or gold.
BRG Bible
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
Complete Jewish Bible
Rather than wealth, choose a good reputation, esteem over silver and gold.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favour is better than silver or gold.
Orthodox Jewish Bible
A shem tov is rather to be desired than osher rav, and chen (grace) rather than kesef and zahav.
Names of God Bible
A good name is more desirable than great wealth. Respect is better than silver or gold.
Modern English Version
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.
Easy-to-Read Version
It is better to be respected than to be rich. A good name is worth more than silver or gold.
International Children’s Bible
Being respected is more important than having great riches. To be well thought of is better than owning silver or gold.
Lexham English Bible
A reputation is to be chosen rather than great riches; favor is better than silver and gold.
New International Version - UK
A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.