Verse 1

A good name is more desirable than great wealth; being esteemed is better than silver or gold.

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Referenced Verses

  • Eccl 7:1 : 1 A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth.
  • 1 Kgs 1:47 : 47 The king's servants have also come to bless our lord King David, saying, 'May your God make Solomon's name more famous than yours and his throne greater than yours!' And the king bowed on his bed in worship.
  • Luke 10:20 : 20 Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.
  • Acts 7:10 : 10 God rescued him from all his troubles, and He granted him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who made him ruler over Egypt and all his household.
  • Phil 4:3 : 3 Yes, and I ask you, true companion, to help these women who have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.
  • Heb 11:39 : 39 And all of these, though they were commended for their faith, did not receive what was promised.