^{9 Ref} The two `are' better than the one, in that they have a good reward by their labour.

^{10 Ref} For if they fall, the one raiseth up his companion, but wo to the one who falleth and there is not a second to raise him up!

^{11 Ref} Also, if two lie down, then they have heat, but how hath one heat?

^{12 Ref} And if the one strengthen himself, the two stand against him; and the threefold cord is not hastily broken.

^{13 Ref} Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king, who hath not known to be warned any more.

^{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.

^{13 Ref} Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.

^{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.