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Ecclesiastes 4:11-13
New International Reader's Version
Ecclesiastes 4:11-13
New International Reader's Version
11 Or suppose two people lie down together.
Then they’ll keep warm.
But how can one person keep warm alone?
12 One person could be overpowered.
But two people can stand up for themselves.
And a rope made out of three cords isn’t easily broken.
Getting Ahead Is Meaningless
13 A poor but wise young man is better off than an old but foolish king. That king doesn’t pay attention to a warning anymore.
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