Ecclesiastes
“And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.”
Ecclesiastes 4:12
Ecclesiastes 4:12 (KJV) speaks to friendship, community, and unity — words set in Ecclesiastes, a searching reflection on life's meaning. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“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.”
Ecclesiastes 4:10“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!”
Psalms 133:1“And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.”
Genesis 2:18“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”
Matthew 18:20“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”
Genesis 2:24“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.”
Galatians 3:28
Common questions
What does Ecclesiastes 4:12 mean?
In the King James Version, Ecclesiastes 4:12 reads: "And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken." The verse speaks to friendship, community, and unity. To read it well, take it in the flow of Ecclesiastes 4 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Ecclesiastes 4:12 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken." is Ecclesiastes 4:12 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Ecclesiastes chapter 4.
What are some related Bible verses to Ecclesiastes 4:12?
Verses that sit beside Ecclesiastes 4:12 include Ecclesiastes 4:10, Psalms 133:1, and Genesis 2:18. Reading them alongside Ecclesiastes 4:12 deepens the theme of friendship.
How can I pray with Ecclesiastes 4:12?
Read Ecclesiastes 4:12 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.