Ecclesiastes 4:12

King James Version (KJV)

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

In context

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.

11 Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone?

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

13 Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.

14 For out of prison he cometh to reign; whereas also he that is born in his kingdom becometh poor.

KJV King James Version: And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
WEB World English Bible: If a man prevails against one who is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: And though one may be overpowered, two can resist. Moreover, a cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
ASV American Standard Version: And if a man prevail against him that is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: And if the one strengthen himself, the two stand against him; and the threefold cord is not hastily broken.
DBY Darby Translation: And if a [man] overpower the one, the two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
WBS Webster Bible: And if one prevaileth against him, two shall withstand him; and a three-fold cord is not quickly broken.