Verse Comparison: Ecclesiastes 4:12
American Standard Version
And if a man prevail against him that is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
Amplified® Bible
And though a man might prevail against him who is alone, two will withstand him. A threefold cord is not quickly broken.
Darby English Version
And if a [man] overpower the one, the two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
King James Version
And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
Revised Standard Version
And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him. A threefold cord is not quickly broken.
Young's Literal Translation
And if the one strengthen himself, the two stand against him; and the threefold cord is not hastily broken.