Proverbs 22:1
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
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Barnes' Notes
Omit “good.” The word is an insertion. To the Hebrew, “name” by itself conveyed the idea of good repute, just as “men without a name” (compare Job 30:8 margin) are those sunk in ignominy. The margin…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
Agood name Heb. a name, as in Ecc 7:1. Comp. Sir 41:12 :
"Have regard to thy name;
For it continueth with thee longer than a thousand great treasures of gold."
loving favour rather than Or, favour is…