World English Bible
Ecclesiastes 4:12
“If a man prevails against one who is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.”
Verse in context — Ecclesiastes 4
10
For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him who is alone when he falls, and doesn't have another to lift him up.
11
Again, if two lie together, then they have warmth; but how can one keep warm alone?
12
If a man prevails against one who is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
13
Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king who doesn't know how to receive admonition any more.
14
For out of prison he came forth to be king; yes, even in his kingdom he was born poor.
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