Ecclesiastes 4:11-13
Legacy Standard Bible
11 Furthermore, if two lie down together they [a]keep warm, but (A)how can one be warm alone? 12 And if [b]one can overpower him who is alone, two can stand against him. A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart.
13 A (B)poor yet wise lad is better than an old and foolish king who no longer knows how to receive [c]warning.
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- Ecclesiastes 4:11 Lit have warmth
- Ecclesiastes 4:12 Lit he
- Ecclesiastes 4:13 Or instruction
Ecclesiastes 4:11-13
New International Version
11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.
But how can one keep warm alone?
12 Though one may be overpowered,
two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
Advancement Is Meaningless
13 Better a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer knows how to heed a warning.
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