9 Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “I gave birth to him in pain.” 10 Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and …

9 Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” 10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, …

9 There was a man named Jabez who was more honorable than any of his brothers. His mother named him Jabez [ a ] because his birth had been so painful. 10 He was the one who prayed …

9 Jabez was more honorable than his brothers; and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” 10 Jabez called upon the God of Israel, saying, “Oh that you …

9 Jabez was a man who got his name because of the pain he caused his mother during birth. But he was still the most respected son in his family. 10 One day he prayed to Israel's God, …

9-10 Jabez was a better man than his brothers, a man of honor. His mother had named him Jabez (Oh, the pain!), saying, “A painful birth! I bore him in great pain!” Jabez prayed to the God of …

10 Jabez called out to the God of Israel, “If only you would greatly bless me and expand my territory. [ b ] May your hand be with me! Keep me from harm [ c ] so I might not endure pain.”

9 Jabés fue más respetado que sus hermanos. Cuando su madre le puso ese nombre, dijo: «Con aflicción lo he dado a luz». 10 Jabés rogó al Dios de Israel: «Bendíceme y ensancha mi …

10 But Jabez prayed to the God of Israel, “Bless me, God, and give me much land. Be with me and keep me from anything evil that might cause me pain.” And God gave him what he prayed …

10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from …