Ecclesiastes 4:12
“And if one preuaile against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold coard is not quickly broken.”
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Ecclesiastes 4:12 Context
10For if they fall, the one will lift vp his fellow; but woe to him that is alone, when he falleth: for he hath not another to helpe him vp. 11Againe, if two lye together, then they haue heate; but howe can one be warme alone? 12And if one preuaile against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold coard is not quickly broken. 13¶ Better is a poore and a wise child, then an old and foolish king who will no more be admonished. 14For out of prison hee commeth to raigne, whereas also he that is borne in his kingdome, becommeth poore.
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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 4:12
And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
- King James Version
And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three {strands} is not quickly torn apart.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And if a man prevail against him that is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And two attacked by one would be safe, and three cords twisted together are not quickly broken.
- Basic English Bible
And if a [man] overpower the one, the two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
- Darby Bible
And if one prevaileth against him, two shall withstand him; and a three-fold cord is not quickly broken.
- Webster's Bible
If a man prevails against one who is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
- World English Bible
And if the one strengthen himself, the two stand against him; and the threefold cord is not hastily broken.
- Youngs Literal Bible
And if a man prevail against him that is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 4:12
4:12 Prevail - Against either of them.