Ecclesiastes 4:12
New American Standard Bible
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 Lit he
Ecclesiastes 4:12
The Voice
12 And if one person is vulnerable to attack, two can drive the attacker away. As the saying goes, “A rope made of three strands is not quickly broken.”
Ecclesiastes 4:12
The Message
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
New International Version
12 Though one may be overpowered,
two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
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