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9 Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.
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Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor:
10 If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.
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If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.
11 Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm. But how can one be warm alone?
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Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone?
12 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.
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Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
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