Devine Scripture

Ecclesiastes 4:12

Ecclesiastes chapter 4 · verse 12 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.11Again, if two lie together, then they have warmth; but how can one be warm alone?

v.12This passage

v.13Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king, who knoweth not how to receive admonition any more.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Ephesians 4:3

    giving diligence to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

  • Daniel 3:16

    Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer thee in this matter.