Proverbs 22:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

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 gives a preferable rendering of the second clause of this verse.

Proverbs 22:1

1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and lovinga favour rather than silver and gold.