American Standard Version
And Jabez was more honorable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.

Amplified® Bible
Jabez was honorable above his brothers; but his mother named him Jabez [sorrow maker], saying, Because I bore him in pain.

Contemporary English Version
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.

Darby English Version
And Jabez was more honoured than his brethren; and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bore him with pain.

Good News Bible
There was a man named Jabez, who was the most respected member of his family. His mother had given him the name Jabez, because his birth had been very painful.

King James Version
And Jabez was more honorable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.

New American Standard Bible
Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother named him Jabez saying, "Because I bore {him} with pain."

New International Version
Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, "I gave birth to him in pain."

New King James Version
Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.”

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Jabez behaved more honorably than his brothers, and his mother named him Jabez saying, "Because I bore him with pain."

Revised Standard Version
Jabez was more honorable than his brothers; and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, "Because I bore him in pain."

Young's Literal Translation
And Jabez is honoured above his brethren, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, `Because I have brought forth with grief.'

New English Translation
Jabez was more respected than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, for she said, “I experienced pain when I gave birth to him.”¹