Nehemiah 6:6

6In it was written, “It is reported among the nations, and Geshem
Hebrew Gashmu
also says it, that you and bthe Jews intend to rebel; that is why you are building the wall. And according to these reports you wish to become their king.

Proverbs 22:1

1 cA good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,
and favor is better than silver or gold.

Ecclesiastes 7:1

The Contrast of Wisdom and Folly

1 dA good name is better than precious ointment,
and ethe day of death than the day of birth.
Copyright information for ESV