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22 A good reputation is better than much wealth;
    high esteem is better than silver and gold.
The rich and the poor have this in common:
    the Lord made them both.
Prudent people see trouble and hide,
    while the simpleminded go right to it and get punished.
The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord
    is wealth, honor, and life.
Thorns and nets are in the path of the crooked;
    those who guard their lives keep their distance.
Train children in the way they should go;
    when they grow old, they won’t depart from it.

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22 A good name is more desirable than great riches;
    to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.(A)

Rich and poor have this in common:
    The Lord is the Maker of them all.(B)

The prudent see danger and take refuge,(C)
    but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.(D)

Humility is the fear of the Lord;
    its wages are riches and honor(E) and life.(F)

In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls,(G)
    but those who would preserve their life stay far from them.

Start(H) children off on the way they should go,(I)
    and even when they are old they will not turn from it.(J)

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