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

^{10 Ref} And if one has a fall, the other will give him a hand; but unhappy is the man who is by himself, because he has no helper.

^{11 Ref} So again, if two are sleeping together they are warm, but how may one be warm by himself?

^{12 Ref} And two attacked by one would be safe, and three cords twisted together are not quickly broken.

^{13 Ref} A young man who is poor and wise is better than a king who is old and foolish and will not be guided by the wisdom of others.

^{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.

^{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 who is alone when he falls, and doesn't have another to lift him up.

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

^{12 Ref} If a man prevails against one who 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 doesn't know how to receive admonition any more.