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Ecclesiastes 4:12

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12 By yourself you're unprotected. With a friend you can face the worst. Can you round up a third? A three-stranded rope isn't easily snapped.

12 Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

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