New American Standard Bible 1995

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What is desirable in a man is his kindness, And it is better to be a poor man than a liar.

Lexicon

Verse part Definition: Part of speech: Strong's: Hebrew: Transliteration:
What is desirable a desire Noun H8378 תַּאֲוַ֣ת ta·'a·vat
in a man man, mankind Noun H120 אָדָ֣ם a·dam
is his kindness, goodness, kindness Noun H2617 חַסְדֹּ֑ו chas·dov;
And [it is] better pleasant, agreeable, good Adjective H2896 וְטֹֽוב־ ve·to·vv-
to be a poor to be in want or poor Verb H7326 רָ֝שׁ rash
man than from H4480    
a liar. man Noun H376 מֵאִ֥ישׁ me·'ish

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New American Standard Bible 1995 What is desirable in a man is his kindness, And it is better to be a poor man than a liar.
King James Bible What is desirable in The desire of a man is his kindness, And it is better to be kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
Hebrew Greek English What is desirable in a man is his kindness, And it is better to be a poor man than a liar.