12And if a man prevail against one, two shall withstand him: a threefold cord is not easily broken.


In Context

9 It is better therefore that two should be together, than one: for they have the advantage of their society:

10 If one fall he shall be supported by the other: woe to him that is alone, for when he falleth, he hath none to lift him up.

11 And if two lie together, they shall warm one another: how shall one alone be warmed?

12 And if a man prevail against one, two shall withstand him: a threefold cord is not easily broken.

13 Better is a child that is poor and wise, than a king that is old and foolish, who knoweth not to foresee for hereafter.

14 Because out of prison and chains sometimes a man cometh forth to a kingdom: and another born king is consumed with poverty.

Ecclesiastes 4:12 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

4:12And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

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

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

4:12And if a man prevail against him that is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:12And if a man overpower the one, the two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

4:12And if a man prevail against him that is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:12And if one prevaileth against him, two shall withstand him; and a three-fold cord is not quickly broken.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:12If a man prevails against one who is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

4:12And if the one strengthen himself, the two stand against him; and the threefold cord is not hastily broken.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

4:12And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.