Ecclesiastes 4:12

A Conservative Version

And if a man prevails against him who is alone, two shall withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

Cross References

Ephesians 4:3

Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace,

2 Samuel 23:9

And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodai the son of an Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David when they defied the Philistines who were there gathered together to battle, and the men of Israel were gone away.

2 Samuel 23:23

He was more honorable than the thirty, but he did not attain to the [first] three. And David set him over his guard.

2 Samuel 23:16

And the three mighty men broke through the army of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David. But he would not drink of it, but poured it out to LORD.

Ecclesiastes 4:11

Again, if two lay together, then they have warmth, but how can one be warm [alone]?

Ecclesiastes 4:13

Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king who does not know how to receive admonition any more.