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Ecclesiastes 4:12

And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
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English Standard Version

And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him--a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

New International Version

Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

Catholic Public Domain Version

And if a man can prevail against one, two may withstand him, and a threefold cord is broken with difficulty