1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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Proverbs 22:1 A good name *is better than great riches: and good favour is above silver and gold.

Ecclesiastes 7:2.
Good. Hebrew, "a name," or reputation. (Haydock) --- 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. (Haydock)