Ecclesiastes 4:12
What does Ecclesiastes 4:12 mean?
A plain-English look at Ecclesiastes 4:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And 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 · 1611And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And if a man prevail against him that is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And two attacked by one would be safe, and three cords twisted together are not quickly broken.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And if the one strengthen himself, the two stand against him; and the threefold cord is not hastily broken.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And if a man prevail against one, two shall withstand him: a threefold cord is not easily broken.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And if a [man] overpower the one, the two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
Context
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.
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