^{9 Ref} Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor.

^{10 Ref} For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him that is alone when he falleth, and hath not another to lift him up.

^{11 Ref} Again, if two lie together, then they have warmth; but how can one be warm `alone'?

^{12 Ref} And if a man prevail against him that is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

^{13 Ref} Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king, who knoweth not how to receive admonition any more.