12 Have regard for your name, for it continues with you longer than a thousand great treasures of gold. (WEB) 13 A good life has its number of days, but a good name continues forever. (WEB) 14 My children, follow instruction in peace. But wisdom that is hidden and a treasure that is not seen, what benefit is in them both? (WEB)
Sirach 41:12–14
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Sirach 37:25–27
25 The life of a man is counted by days. The days of Israel are innumerable. (WEB) 26 The wise man will inherit confidence among his people. His name will live forever. (WEB) 27 My son, test your soul in your life. See what is evil for it, and don’t give in to it. (WEB)
Proverbs 10:6–8
6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. 7 The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. 8 A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.
Proverbs 22:1–2
1 A good name is more desirable than great riches; favor is better than silver and gold. 2 The rich and the poor have this in common: The LORD is Maker of them all.
Ecclesiastes 7:1–2
1 A good name is better than fine perfume, and one’s day of death is better than his day of birth. 2 It is better to enter a house of mourning than a house of feasting, since death is the end of every man, and the living should take this to heart.
Sirach 29:10–12
10 Lose your money for a brother and a friend. Don’t let it rust under a stone and be lost. (WEB) 11 Allocate your treasure according to the commandments of the Most High and it will profit you more than gold. (WEB) 12 Store up almsgiving in your store-chambers and it will deliver… (WEB)
Sirach 20:29–31
29 Favors and gifts blind the eyes of the wise, and as a muzzle on the mouth, turn away reproofs. (WEB) 30 Wisdom that is hidden, and treasure that is out of sight— what profit is in either of them? (WEB) 31 Better is a man who hides his folly than a man who hides his wisdom. (WEB)
Sirach 44:13–15
13 Their offspring will remain forever. Their glory won’t be blotted out. (WEB) 14 Their bodies were buried in peace. Their name lives to all generations. (WEB) 15 People will declare their wisdom. The congregation proclaims their praise. (WEB)
Sirach 1:19–21
19 He both saw and measured her. He rained down skill and knowledge of understanding, and exalted the honor of those who hold her fast. (WEB) 20 To fear the Lord is the root of wisdom. Her branches are length of days. (WEB) 21 The fear of the Lord driveth away sins: and where it is… (KJV)
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