Ecclesiastes 4:12

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 4:12

BSB
And though one may be overpowered, two can resist. Moreover, a cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
AKJV
And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
CPDV
And if a man can prevail against one, two may withstand him, and a threefold cord is broken with difficulty.
ERV
And if a man prevail against him that is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
NHEB
If a man prevails against one who is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
SMT
And if one shall become strong against him, two shall stand before him; and a three-fold thread shall not be quickly broken.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 4:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 4:12
Summary
Unified strength resists opposition; division crumbles.
Event
Describing three-cord strength metaphor
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom