Ben Sira 41:12

12 Protect your reputation; it will outlive you and last longer than a thousand treasures of gold.

Ben Sira 41:12 In-Context

10 What comes into being from nothing will return to nothing; so it will be with the godless, doomed to extinction.

11 A person's body amounts to nothing, but a good reputation will last forever.

12 Protect your reputation; it will outlive you and last longer than a thousand treasures of gold.

13 A good life lasts only so long, but a good reputation will last forever.

14 My children, do as I teach you and live at peace. Wisdom that is not expressed is like a treasure that has been hidden - both are useless.