Proverbs 22:1
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©HebrewStrong'sOrigin
A [good] nameם
(m)
8034: a nameof uncertain derivation
is to be more 
 
4480: froma prim. preposition
desiredנִבְחָ֣ר
(niv·char)
977: to choosea prim. root
than 
 
4480: froma prim. preposition
greatרָ֑ב
(rav;)
7227a: much, many, greatfrom rabab
wealth,מֵעֹ֣שֶׁר
(me·'o·sher)
6239: richesfrom ashar
Favorחֵ֣ן
(chen)
2580: favor, gracefrom chanan
is betterטֹֽוב׃
(to·vv.)
2896a: pleasant, agreeable, goodfrom tob
than 
 
4480: froma prim. preposition
silverמִכֶּ֥סֶף
(mik·ke·sef)
3701: silver, moneyfrom kasaph
and gold.וּ֝מִזָּהָ֗ב
(u·miz·za·hav)
2091: goldof uncertain derivation


















KJV Lexicon
A good name
shem  (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.
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