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Ecclesiastes 4:12
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12 And if [a]one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart.

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Ecclesiastes 4:12
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12 By yourself you’re unprotected.
With a friend you can face the worst.
Can you round up a third?
A three-stranded rope isn’t easily snapped.

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Ecclesiastes 4:12
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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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Ecclesiastes 4:12
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12 Though one may be overpowered,
    two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

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