Ecclesiastes 4:12

Ecclesiastes 4:12 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

12Though one may be overpowered,

two can defend themselves.

A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

12And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart.

12And though one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

12And though one may be overpowered, two can resist. Moreover, a cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

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

12And if one ouercome him, two shall stand against him: and a threefolde coard is not easily broken.

12If a man prevails against one who is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

12One person could be overpowered.

But two people can stand up for themselves.

And a rope made out of three cords isn’t easily broken.

12If you are alone, one person might attack you and hurt you.

But two people together can help each other to win the fight.

If you use three strings to make a rope,

it is difficult for anyone to break it.

12And if the one strengthens himself, the two stand against him; and the threefold cord is not quickly broken.