Ecclesiastes 4:12

Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

And if the one strengthen himself, the two stand against him; and the threefold cord is not hastily broken.

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Referenced Verses

  • Eph 4:3 : 3 being diligent to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of the peace;
  • Dan 3:16-17 : 16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego have answered, yea, they are saying to the king Nebuchadnezzar, `We have no need concerning this matter to answer thee. 17 Lo, it is; our God whom we are serving, is able to deliver us from a burning fiery furnace; and from thy hand, O king, He doth deliver.

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