Matthew Poole and continuators on Proverbs 22:1

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

Heb. name put for good name, as Eccl. 7. 2. the word good being easily understood out of the next clause, in which it is expressed in the Hebrew text. A good reputation amongst wise and good men.

Partly because it is a most special blessing from God being appropriated to worthy persons, whereas God commonly throws away Riches upon the basest of men: partly because it gives a man that tranquillity and satisfaction of mind, and that content and comfort in his condition, which no Riches can purchase: and partly because as it is commonly an evidence of a mans Virtue and Piety, so it is accompanied with Gods Love and Favour, whereas Riches are oft given by God in wrath, and to the hurt of the owner.

Or, good Grace or Favour, a good Report among men, especially among good men, and that hearty Love and Kindness which attends upon it.

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