^{9 Ref} And Jabez was honoured more than his brothers; but his mother had given him the name Jabez, saying, Because I gave birth to him with sorrow.

^{9 Ref} And Jabez was more honorable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.

^{9 Ref} Jabez was more honorable than his brothers: and his mother named him Jabez, saying, Because I bore him with sorrow.