Selected Proverbs
22:01 A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.
Ecclesiastes 7:1a A good name is better than fine perfume…
8:19 My fruit is better than fine gold; what I yield surpasses choice silver.
16:16 How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!
18:10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
20:11 Even a child is known by his actions, by whether his conduct is pure and right.
10:07 The memory of the righteous will be a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.
21:24 The proud and arrogant man- “Mocker” is his name; he behaves with overweening pride.
3:3-4 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.
12:02 A good man obtains favor from the Lord, but the Lord condemns a crafty man.
11:16 A kindhearted woman gains respect, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
11:27 He who seeks good finds goodwill, but evil comes to him who searches for it.
22:29 Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve before kings; he will not serve before obscure men.
16:13 Kings take the pleasure in honest lips; they value a man who speaks the truth.
17:17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
21:21 He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.
13:15 Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
12:08 A man is praised according to his wisdom, but men with warped minds are despised.