Ecclesiastes 4:12 meaning and explanation

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

Ecclesiastes 4:12, Berean Standard Bible

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The Preacher, reflecting on life "under the sun," continues his case that companionship gives real strength in a fleeting world. Having pictured a lone man whose labor never satisfies, he praises the practical worth of two people: they can help each other, stay warm, and stand against attack.

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