Proverbs 22:1
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- 1 Heb “a name.” The idea of the name being “good” is implied; it has the connotation here of a reputation (cf. , , ).
- 2 “To be chosen rather than” is a translation of the Niphal participle with the comparative degree taken into consideration. Cf. “worth much more than.”
- 3 Heb “favor of goodness.” This is a somewhat difficult expression. Some English versions render the phrase “favor is better than silver or gold” (so , ) making it parallel to the first colon. But if “good” is retained as an attributive modifier, then it would mean one was well thought of, or one had engaging qualities (cf. “loving favor; “high esteem”). This fits with the idea of the reputation in the first colon, for a good name would bring with it the favor of others.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,
and favor is better than silver or gold.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
A good name is more desirable than great riches;
to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
A good name is to be chosen over great wealth;
favor is better than silver and gold.
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NLTNew Living Translation
Choose a good reputation over great riches;
being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
A reputation is to be chosen rather than great riches;
favor is better than silver and gold.
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KJV 1900King James Version
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches,
And loving favour rather than silver and gold.
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