Proverbs 22:1
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 22
“A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.”Proverbs 22:1
What Does Proverbs 22:1 Mean?
Proverbs 22:1 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 22, verse 1 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 8 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (8)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 22:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ecclesiastes 7:1“A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one’s birth.”Luke 10:20“Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.”Genesis 44:7“And they said unto him, Wherefore saith my lord these words? God forbid that thy servants should do according to this thing:”Nehemiah 6:13“Therefore was he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and that they might have matter for an evil report, that they might reproach me.”1 Kings 1:47“And 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.”Acts 7:10“And 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.”Philippians 4:3“And 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.”Hebrews 11:39“And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:”
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