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Proverbs 22:1 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Proverbs 22:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 22 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Proverbs on Reputation and Child-Rearing
“A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. loving: or, favour is better than, etc”
Proverbs 22:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 22:1
This proverb values reputation over riches: 'A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.' A 'good name' (shem tov—good reputation) surpasses material wealth in value. 'Loving favour' (chen tov—gracious favor, goodwill) similarly exceeds precious metals. The verse establishes priorities: character and reputation matter more than financial wealth. This doesn't denigrate money but places it in proper perspective. Reputation, once destroyed, proves difficult to restore; maintaining integrity preserves one's good name. Ecclesiastes 7:1 simila...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 22:1
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“A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.”
“don't rejoice in this”
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