Ecclesiastes 4:12
Parallel Translations


NASB: And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three [strands] is not quickly torn apart. (NASB ©1995)
GWT: Though one person may be overpowered by another, two people can resist one opponent. A triple-braided rope is not easily broken. (GOD'S WORD®)
KJV: And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
ASV: And if a man prevail against him that is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
BBE: And two attacked by one would be safe, and three cords twisted together are not quickly broken.
DBY: And if a man overpower the one, the two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
JPS: And if a man prevail against him that is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
WBS: And if one prevaileth against him, two shall withstand him; and a three-fold cord is not quickly broken.
WEB: If a man prevails against one who is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
YLT: And if the one strengthen himself, the two stand against him; and the threefold cord is not hastily broken.

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