Proverbs 22:1
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
Cross-references
Ecclesiastes 7:1
Parallel
In Ecclesiastes 7:1, a good name is better than precious ointment — a near-identical teaching on the superiority of reputation over wealth.
Luke 10:20
Parallel
In Luke 10:20, Jesus points to a heavenly 'name written in heaven' as a greater good than earthly fame, echoing the value of a good name.
Nehemiah 6:13
Contrast
In Nehemiah 6:13, enemies plot to give him a bad name — illustrating the threat to a reputation that Proverbs says is more valuable than riches.