Ecclesiastes 4:12

New English Translation

Although an assailant may overpower one person, two can withstand him. Moreover, a three-stranded cord is not quickly broken.

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:16

So the three elite warriors broke through the Philistine forces and drew some water from the cistern in Bethlehem near the gate. They carried it back to David, but he refused to drink it. He poured it out as a drink offering to the Lord

2 Samuel 23:23

He received honor from the thirty warriors, though he was not one of the three elite warriors. David put him in charge of his bodyguard.

2 Samuel 23:9

Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo, the son of Ahohi. He was one of the three warriors who were with David when they defied the Philistines who were assembled there for battle. When the men of Israel retreated,

Ecclesiastes 4:11

Furthermore, if two lie down together, they can keep each other warm, but how can one person keep warm by himself?

Ecclesiastes 4:13

A poor but wise youth is better than an old and foolish king who no longer knows how to receive advice.

Ephesians 4:3

making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.