Proverbs 22:1
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.”
שֵׁם
Name, character, reputation. Shem. Not just a label but the full character of a person. The name of the LORD is a strong tower. Run to it.
טוֹב
Good
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טוֹב
Taste and see. David does not say understand or agree — he says taste. Towb is goodness you experience, not just believe in. God's goodness is not a theological position. It is something you encounter when you draw near to Him.
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עֹשֶׁר
Riches
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עֹשֶׁר
wealth
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רַב
great
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רַב
abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
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חֵן
favor
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חֵן
Grace, favour. Chen. Finding favour in someone's eyes. Unmerited goodwill. Noah found chen with God, not because of his perfection but because of God's sovereign grace.
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