Proverbs
“A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.”
Proverbs 22:1
Proverbs 22:1 (KJV) speaks to integrity, contentment money, and money — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.”
Psalms 37:37“Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.”
Proverbs 15:16“He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.”
Proverbs 2:7“Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.”
Psalms 25:21“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”
Psalms 90:12“In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.”
Proverbs 10:19
Common questions
What does Proverbs 22:1 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 22:1 reads: "A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold." The verse speaks to integrity, contentment money, and money. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 22 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Proverbs 22:1 in the King James Version?
Yes. "A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold." is Proverbs 22:1 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 22.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 22:1?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 22:1 include Psalms 37:37, Proverbs 15:16, and Proverbs 2:7. Reading them alongside Proverbs 22:1 deepens the theme of integrity.
How can I pray with Proverbs 22:1?
Read Proverbs 22:1 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.