Ecclesiastes 4:9

Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 4:9

BSB
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.
AKJV
Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labor.
CPDV
Therefore, it is better for two to be together, than for one to be alone. For they have the advantage of their companionship.
ERV
Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.
NHEB
Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor.
SMT
Two are good above one, because there is to them a good reward in their labor.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 4:9

TwoH8147NounarebetterH2896thanoneH259AdjectivebecausetheyhaveH3426agoodH2896rewardH7939Noun MasculinefortheirlabourH5999Noun

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 4:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 4:9
Summary
Partnership produces better outcomes than solitude.
Event
Comparing two-fold partnership benefit
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom