Parallel Bible results for "ecclesiastes 4:12"

Ecclesiastes 4:12

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12 And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart.
12 Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
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