Proverbs 22:1–2
A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
¶ *‖A Good name is rather to be chosen then great riches, and louing fauour rather then siluer & golde.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, fauour is better then, &c.
- *Cross-referenceEccles.7.2
The rich and poor meet together: the Lord is the maker of them all.
*The rich and poore meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceChap. 29.13.
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- Ecclesiastes 7:1Rank 1 from verse 1
- Luke 10:20Rank 2 from verse 1
- 1 Kings 1:47Rank 3 from verse 1
47And moreover the king’s servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the king bowed himself upon the bed.
47And moreouer, the kings seruants came to blesse our lorde king Dauid, saying, God make the name of Solomon better then thy name, and make his throne greater then thy throne. And the king bowed himselfe vpon the bed.
10And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.
10And deliuered him out of all his afflictions, *and gaue him fauour and wisedome in the sight of Pharao king of Egypt: and he made him gouernour ouer Egypt and all his house.
- Philippians 4:3Rank 5 from verse 1
3And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life.
3And I entreat thee also, true yokefellow, helpe those women which laboured with me in the Gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellow labourers, whose names are in the booke of life.
- Hebrews 11:39Rank 6 from verse 1
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- 1 Samuel 2:7Rank 2 from verse 2
- Proverbs 14:31Rank 3 from verse 2
19How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands.
19*How much lesse to him that accepteth not the persons of Princes, nor regardeth the rich more then the poore? for they all are the woorke of his hands.
- Proverbs 29:13Rank 5 from verse 2
- James 2:2–5Rank 6 from verse 2
2For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment;
3And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:
4Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?
5Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
2For if there come vnto your †assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poore man, in vile raiment:
3And yee haue respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say vnto him, Sit thou here ‖in a good place: and say to the poore, Stand thou there, or sit here vnder my footstoole:
4Are yee not then partiall in your selues, and are become iudges of euill thoughts?
5Hearken, my beloued brethren, Hath not God chosen the poore of this world, rich in faith, and heires of ‖the kingdome, which hee hath promised to them that loue him?
- 1 Corinthians 12:21Rank 7 from verse 2
- Psalms 49:1–2Rank 8 from verse 2
- Luke 16:19–20Rank 9 from verse 2
19¶ There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
20And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,
19¶ There was a certaine rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linnen, and fared sumptuously euery day.
20And there was a certaine begger named Lazarus, which was layde at his gate full of sores,
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Proverbs 22:1
Sense 1: Right, morally upright, beneficial, pleasing, useful, suitable, sound, favourable, or excellent. Sense 2: A good thing, benefit, welfare, possession, or goods. Sense 3: In ‘make good,’ to repair, repay, fulfil, establish, or prove.
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Sense 1: A word, appellation, or designation by which a person or thing is called or known. Sense 2: The person or persons named or represented. Sense 3: Reputation, character, renown, or remembrance. Sense 4: The authority, behalf, or standing represented by a name. Sense 5: As a verb, to call, designate, or mention by name.
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Selected, preferred, or appointed from among others.
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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of love, meaning to regard with affection or devotion.
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Sense 1: Goodwill, approval, acceptance, kindness, mercy, support, or beneficial regard. Sense 2: Pleasing appearance or charm. Sense 3: To regard, support, prefer, or treat kindly.
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A precious white metal used for money, vessels, ornaments, images, trade, valuation, and refining; by extension, money or wealth reckoned in that metal.
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Proverbs 22:2
Possessing abundance, wealth, resources, value, fruitfulness, or fullness.
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1. Lacking material means. 2. Afflicted, lowly, or humble.
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Sense 1: To come or bring together, encounter, assemble, or join. Sense 2: Fitting, suitable, proper, worthy, or qualified.
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In one place, company, time, purpose, or united condition.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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One who makes, forms, creates, prepares, or brings something into being; in references to God, the Creator.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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21:31The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the Lord.
21:31**‖The horse is prepared against the day of battell: but safetie is of the LORD.
22:1A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
22:1¶ *‖A Good name is rather to be chosen then great riches, and louing fauour rather then siluer & golde.
Selected passage22:2The rich and poor meet together: the Lord is the maker of them all.
22:2*The rich and poore meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.
Selected passage22:3A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
22:3*A prudent man foreseeth the euill, and hideth himselfe: but the simple passe on, and are punished.