Ecclesiastes 4:9

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Ecclesiastes 4:9

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Berean Standard Bible

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.

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KJV

King James Version

¶ Two [are] better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.

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World English Bible

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor.

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ASV

American Standard Version

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Ecclesiastes 4

⁷ Again, I saw futility under the sun.

⁸ There is a man all alone, without even a son or brother. And though there is no end to his labor, his eyes are still not content with his wealth: “For whom do I toil and bereave my soul of enjoyment?” This too is futile—a miserable task.

⁹ Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.

¹⁰ For if one falls down, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to help him up!

¹¹ Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm; but how can one keep warm alone?

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