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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor 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.

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.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Contentamiento es á los hombres hacer misericordia: pero mejor es el pobre que el mentiroso.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Lo que se espera del hombre es lealtad. Es mejor ser pobre que mentiroso.

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