NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon A good nameshem (shame) an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character -- + base, (in-)fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. is rather to be chosen bachar (baw-khar') to try, i.e. (by implication) select -- acceptable, appoint, choose (choice), excellent, join, be rather, require. than great rab (rab) abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality) riches `osher (o'-sher) wealth -- far (richer), riches. and loving towb (tobe) good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun favour chen (khane) graciousness, i.e. subjective (kindness, favor) or objective (beauty) -- favour, grace(-ious), pleasant, precious, (well-)favoured. rather than silver keceph (keh'-sef) silver (from its pale color); by implication, money -- money, price, silver(-ling). and gold zahab (zaw-hawb') gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky -- gold(-en), fair weather. Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible A good name is to be more desired than great wealth, Favor is better than silver and gold. King James Bible A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. Holman Christian Standard Bible A good name is to be chosen over great wealth; favor is better than silver and gold. International Standard Version A good reputation is more desirable than great wealth, and favorable acceptance more than silver and gold. NET Bible A good name is to be chosen rather than great wealth, good favor more than silver or gold. Aramaic Bible in Plain English The Name is better than great wealth, and compassion is better than gold or silver. GOD'S WORD® Translation A good name is more desirable than great wealth. Respect is better than silver or gold. King James 2000 Bible A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold. Links Proverbs 22:1Proverbs 22:1 NIV Proverbs 22:1 NLT Proverbs 22:1 ESV Proverbs 22:1 NASB Proverbs 22:1 KJV |
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