English Language Versions
KJV The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
KJVP The desire H8378 of a man H120 is his kindness: H2617 and a poor H7326 man H4480 H376 is better H2896 than a liar. H3577
YLT The desirableness of a man is his kindness, And better is the poor than a liar.
ASV That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.
WEB That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.
RV The desire of a man is {cf15i the measure of} his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
NET What is desirable for a person is to show loyal love, and a poor person is better than a liar.
ERVEN People want a friend they can trust. It is better to be poor than to be a liar.