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Ecclesiastes 4:11-13
New Century Version
Ecclesiastes 4:11-13
New Century Version
11 If two lie down together, they will be warm,
but a person alone will not be warm.
12 An enemy might defeat one person,
but two people together can defend themselves;
a rope that is woven of three strings is hard to break.
Fame and Power Are Useless
13 A poor but wise boy is better than a foolish but old king who doesn’t listen to advice.
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Ecclesiastes 4:11-13
New International Version
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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