Ecclesiastes 4:12
12 Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
Other Translations of Ecclesiastes 4:12
King James Version
12 And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
English Standard Version
12 And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him--a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
The Message
12 By yourself you're unprotected. With a friend you can face the worst. Can you round up a third? A three-stranded rope isn't easily snapped.
New King James Version
12 Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
New Living Translation
12 A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ecclesiastes 4:12