Ecclesiastes 4:11

The Evil of Oppression

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?12And though one may be overpowered, two can resist. Moreover, a cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

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Berean Standard Bible
Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm; but how can one keep warm alone?
American Standard Version (1901)
Again, if two lie together, then they have warmth; but how can one be warm alone?
Bible in Basic English
So again, if two are sleeping together they are warm, but how may one be warm by himself?
Free Bible Version
In the same way, if two people lie down together, they keep each other warm, but you can't keep yourself warm if you're alone.
King James (Authorized) Version
Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone?
Translation for Translators
Similarly, if two people sleep together, they can keep each other warm. But someone who sleeps alone will certainly not [RHQ] be warm.
Unlocked Literal Bible
If two lie down together, they can be warm, but how can one be warm alone?
Noah Webster Bible
Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone ?
World English Bible
Again, if two lie together, then they have warmth; but how can one keep warm alone?
Young's Literal Translation
Also, if two lie down, then they have heat, but how hath one heat?