Ecclesiastes 4:10

For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 4:10

BSB

For if one falls down, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to help him up!

AKJV

For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falls; for he has not another to help him up.

CPDV

If one falls, he shall be supported by the other. Woe to one who is alone. For when he falls, he has no one to lift him up.

ERV

For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth, and hath not another to lift him up.

NHEB

For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him who is alone when he falls, and doesn't have another to lift him up.

SMT

For if they shall fall, the one will raise up his companion: and wo to him, the one that shall fall, and not a second to raise him up.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 4:10

ForiftheyfallH5307VerbtheoneH259AdjectivewillliftupH6965VerbhisfellowH2270butwoeH337InterjectiontohimthatisaloneH259AdjectivewhenhefallethH5307VerbforhehathnotanotherH8145NountohelphimupH6965Verb

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 4:10

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ecclesiastes 4:10

Summary

Companions rescue fallen; solitude brings despair.

Event

Illustrating rescue through partnership

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC