Ecclesiastes 4:12
The Scripture
(12) And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter warns that true wisdom lies in maintaining good relationships, especially among friends, and that quarrels are harmful. It teaches that two people can correct a third, but a single person is not enough, and that the love of friends is greater than the fear of death. The overall message is that human connections are more important than external success.
Read the full chapter and its overview →Cross-references
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
II Samuel 23:9II Samuel 23:16II Samuel 23:18II Samuel 23:19II Samuel 23:23Daniel 3:16Daniel 3:17Ephesians 4:3
Related verses (shared words)