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.
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Proverbs 22:1-16
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Matthew Henry on Proverbs 22:1Proverbs 22:1 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryWe should be more careful to do that by which we may get and keep a good name, than to raise or add unto a great estate.Matthew Henry on Proverbs 22:1Proverbs 22:1 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHere are two things which are more valuable and which we should covet more than great riches:—1. To be well spoken of: A name (that is, a good name, a name for good things with God and good people) is rather to be chose…The Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 22:1-29Proverbs 22:1-29 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITIONThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 22:1Proverbs 22:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryA good name is rather to be chosen than great riches. It will be observed that "good" in the Authorized Version is in italics, showing that the epithet is not expressed in the Hebrew, which is simply שֵׁם (shem), "name.…The Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 22:1Proverbs 22:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryA good name and loving favour Both of these blessings—which, indeed, are closely allied—are here preferred to great riches. It is better to be poor with either than rich with neither. Let us examine the excellence of ea…The Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 22:1-5Proverbs 22:1-5 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe general conditions of a good name I. WHAT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ITS FOUNDATION. 1. Riches. (Proverbs 22:1.) Riches have their worth; reputation has its worth; but the latter is of an order altogether different from th…
commentaryMatthew Henry on Proverbs 22:1We should be more careful to do that by which we may get and keep a good name, than to raise or add unto a great estate.Matthew HenrycommentaryMatthew Henry on Proverbs 22:1Here are two things which are more valuable and which we should covet more than great riches:—1. To be well spoken of: A name (that is, a good name, a name for good things with God and good people) is rather to be chose…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 22:1Riches or reputation Both of these things are good in their way and in their measure. They may be held together, for many wealthy men have enjoyed s good name and much "loving favour." But it is not given to all men to…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 22:1-5The general conditions of a good name I. WHAT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ITS FOUNDATION. 1. Riches. (Proverbs 22:1.) Riches have their worth; reputation has its worth; but the latter is of an order altogether different from th…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 22:1-29EXPOSITIONJoseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 22:1A good name and loving favour Both of these blessings—which, indeed, are closely allied—are here preferred to great riches. It is better to be poor with either than rich with neither. Let us examine the excellence of ea…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 22:1A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches. It will be observed that "good" in the Authorized Version is in italics, showing that the epithet is not expressed in the Hebrew, which is simply שֵׁם (shem), "name.…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Proverbs 22:2Divine Providence has so ordered it, that some are rich, and others poor, but all are guilty before God; and at the throne of God's grace the poor are as welcome as the rich.Matthew Henry