Ecclesiastes 4:12
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And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Ecclesiastes 4:12
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three {strands} is not quickly torn apart.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And if a man prevail against him that is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And two attacked by one would be safe, and three cords twisted together are not quickly broken.
- Basic English Bible
And if a [man] overpower the one, the two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
- Darby Bible
And if a man prevail against one, two shall withstand him: a threefold cord is not easily broken.
- Douay Rheims Bible
And if one prevaileth against him, two shall withstand him; and a three-fold cord is not quickly broken.
- Webster's Bible
If a man prevails against one who is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
- World English Bible
And if the one strengthen himself, the two stand against him; and the threefold cord is not hastily broken.
- Youngs Literal Bible
And if a man prevail against him that is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 4:12
4:12 Prevail - Against either of them.
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