Ecclesiastes 4:10
The Evil of Oppression
9Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.10For if one falls down, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to help him up!11Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm; but how can one keep warm alone?
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Berean Standard Bible
For if one falls down, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to help him up!
American Standard Version (1901)
For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him that is alone when he falleth, and hath not another to lift him up.
Bible in Basic English
And if one has a fall, the other will give him a hand; but unhappy is the man who is by himself, because he has no helper.
Free Bible Version
If one of them falls down, the other can help them up, but how sad it is for someone who falls down and doesn't have anyone to help them up.
King James (Authorized) Version
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.
Translation for Translators
If you fall down, he can help you get up again. But if you fall down when you are alone, it will be difficult for you,
because there will be no one to help you stand up.
Unlocked Literal Bible
For if one falls, the other can lift up his friend. However, sorrow follows the one who is alone when he falls
if there is no one to lift him up.
Noah Webster Bible
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 to rise.
World English Bible
For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him who is alone when he falls, and doesn’t have another to lift him up.
Young's Literal Translation
For if they fall, the one raiseth up his companion, but woe to the one who falleth and there is not a second to raise him up!