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

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

^{11 Ref} Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone?

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