Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.

American Standard Version (ASV)

That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The ornament of a man is his mercy, and a poor man is better than one who is false.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

The charm of a man is his kindness; and a poor [man] is better than a liar.

World English Bible (WEB)

That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The desirableness of a man `is' his kindness, And better `is' the poor than a liar.