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Ecclesiastes 4:12-14
New Life Version
Ecclesiastes 4:12-14
New Life Version
12 One man is able to have power over him who is alone, but two can stand against him. It is not easy to break a rope made of three strings.
13 A poor and wise boy is better than an old and foolish king who will no longer listen to words of wisdom. 14 A man can come out of prison to become king, even if he was born poor in his nation.
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Ecclesiastes 4:12-14
New International Version
Ecclesiastes 4:12-14
New International Version
12 Though one may be overpowered,
two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
Advancement Is Meaningless
13 Better a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer knows how to heed a warning. 14 The youth may have come from prison to the kingship, or he may have been born in poverty within his kingdom.
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