OLD TESTAMENT

Proverbs 22:1

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A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold.

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Verse 1. Good. Hebrew “a name,” or reputation. Bible.—It is preferable to riches, but not to be compared with virtue, which is the only solid good; and even to be placed above riches, it must be well grounded. Calmet.—Favour with all. Bible.

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