Ecclesiastes 4:12
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
American King James Version (AKJV)
And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And if a man prevail against him that is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
And two attacked by one would be safe, and three cords twisted together are not quickly broken.
Webster's Revision
And if one prevaileth against him, two shall withstand him; and a three-fold cord is not quickly broken.
World English Bible
If a man prevails against one who is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
English Revised Version (ERV)
And if a man prevail against him that is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
Wesley's Ecclesiastes 4:12 Bible Commentary
4:12 Prevail - Against either of them.