Ecclesiastes 4:12

12 And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him. A threefold cord is not quickly broken.

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Ecclesiastes 4:12 In-Context

10 For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up.
11 Again, if two lie together, they are warm; but how can one be warm alone?
12 And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him. A threefold cord is not quickly broken.
13 Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king, who will no longer take advice,
14 even though he had gone from prison to the throne or in his own kingdom had been born poor.

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