Ecclesiastes 4:12

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Someone might be able to beat up one of you, but not both of you. As the saying goes, “A rope made from three strands of cord is hard to break.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:16

The Three Warriors sneaked into the Philistine camp and got some water from the well near Bethlehem's gate. But after they brought the water back to David, he refused to drink it. Instead, he poured it out as a sacrifice

2 Samuel 23:9

The next one of the Three Warriors was Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite. One time when the Philistines were at war with Israel, he and David dared the Philistines to fight them. Every one of the Israelite soldiers turned and ran,

Ecclesiastes 4:11

If you sleep alone, you won't have anyone to keep you warm on a cold night.

Ecclesiastes 4:13

You may be poor and young. But if you are wise, you are better off than a foolish old king who won't listen to advice.

Ephesians 4:3

Try your best to let God's Spirit keep your hearts united. Do this by living at peace.