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' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Omit “good.” The word is an insertion. To the Hebrew, “name” by itself conveyed the idea of good repute, just as “men…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
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…