Ecclesiastes 4:12

New Living Translation

A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:16

So the Three broke through the Philistine lines, drew some water from the well by the gate in Bethlehem, and brought it back to David. But he refused to drink it. Instead, he poured it out as an offering to the Lord.

2 Samuel 23:23

He was more honored than the other members of the Thirty, though he was not one of the Three. And David made him captain of his bodyguard.

2 Samuel 23:9

Next in rank among the Three was Eleazar son of Dodai, a descendant of Ahoah. Once Eleazar and David stood together against the Philistines when the entire Israelite army had fled.

Ecclesiastes 4:11

Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm. But how can one be warm alone?

Ecclesiastes 4:13

It is better to be a poor but wise youth than an old and foolish king who refuses all advice.

Ephesians 4:3

Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.