Ecclesiastes 4:12

And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

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Prevail — Against either of them.

¹² And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

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Ecclesiastes 4:12