King James Bible
KJVAnd if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
Translation Comparison
Ecclesiastes 4:12
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Ecclesiastes 4:12 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken. | |
American Standard VersionASV | And if a man prevail against him that is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | And if a man prevail against one, two shall withstand him: a threefold cord is not easily broken. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | And if a man overpower the one, the two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken. | |
English Revised VersionERV | And if a man prevail against him that is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | And if one prevaileth against him, two shall withstand him; and a three-fold cord is not quickly broken. | |
World English BibleWEB | If a man prevails against one who is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | And if the one strengthen himself, the two stand against him; and the threefold cord is not hastily broken. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken. |
American Standard Version
ASVAnd if a man prevail against him that is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBAnd if a man prevail against one, two shall withstand him: a threefold cord is not easily broken.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTAnd if a man overpower the one, the two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
English Revised Version
ERVAnd if a man prevail against him that is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTAnd if one prevaileth against him, two shall withstand him; and a three-fold cord is not quickly broken.
World English Bible
WEBIf a man prevails against one who is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTAnd if the one strengthen himself, the two stand against him; and the threefold cord is not hastily broken.
American King James Version
AKJVAnd if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
King James Bible
KJVAnd if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
American Standard Version
ASVAnd if a man prevail against him that is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBAnd if a man prevail against one, two shall withstand him: a threefold cord is not easily broken.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTAnd if a man overpower the one, the two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
English Revised Version
ERVAnd if a man prevail against him that is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTAnd if one prevaileth against him, two shall withstand him; and a three-fold cord is not quickly broken.
World English Bible
WEBIf a man prevails against one who is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTAnd if the one strengthen himself, the two stand against him; and the threefold cord is not hastily broken.
American King James Version
AKJVAnd if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.