King James Bible
KJVTwo are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Ecclesiastes 4:9 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 | Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | It is better therefore that two should be together, than one: for they have the advantage of their society: | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labor. | |
World English BibleWEB | Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | The two are better than the one, in that they have a good reward by their labour. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labor. |