The Good Name
E. Johnson Proverbs 22:1-16 A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold. Proverbs 22:1-16. The theme of the earlier part of the chapter may be said to be the good name: the blessings in the possession of it, and the conditions for the acquirement of it - partly negatively, partly positively, described. Parallel Verses KJV: A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. WEB: A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold.