11 Also, if two lie down together, they can keep warm; but how can one person alone keep warm?(A) 12 And if someone overpowers one person, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not easily broken.

13 Better is a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer pays attention to warnings.(B)

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11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.
    But how can one keep warm alone?
12 Though one may be overpowered,
    two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

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13 Better a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer knows how to heed a warning.

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