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Ecclesiastes 4:12
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12 Though one may be overpowered,
    two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

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Ecclesiastes 4:12
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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
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12 By yourself you’re unprotected.
With a friend you can face the worst.
Can you round up a third?
A three-stranded rope isn’t easily snapped.

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