Ecclesiastes 4:12 - Julia E. Smith Translation 1876 And if one shall become strong against him, two shall stand before him; and a three-fold thread shall not be quickly broken. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And though a man might prevail against him who is alone, two will withstand him. A threefold cord is not quickly broken. American Standard Version (1901) And if a man prevail against him that is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Common English Bible Also, one can be overpowered, but two together can put up resistance. A three-ply cord doesn’t easily snap. Catholic Public Domain Version And if a man can prevail against one, two may withstand him, and a threefold cord is broken with difficulty. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And if a man prevail against one, two shall withstand him: a threefold cord is not easily broken. |
And the three mighty will break forth through the camp of the rovers, and draw waters from the well of the House of Bread, which is in the gate, and they will lift up and bring to David: and he would not drink them, and he will pour them out to Jehovah.
He was honored above the thirty, and to the three he came not. And David will set him to his audience.
And after him Eleazar son of Dodo, son of Ahohi, among the three mighty with David in their upbraiding the rovers; they were gathered together there to war, and the men of Israel will go up.
Also if two shall lie down, and heat to them: and to the one it shall not be warm.
Good a poor and wise child above an old and foolish king, who knew not more to receive instruction.
Striving earnestly to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.