Berean Standard Bible

Ecclesiastes 4:9

“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.”

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⁷Again, I saw futility under the sun.

⁸There is a man all alone, without even a son or brother. And though there is no end to his labor, his eyes are still not content with his wealth: “For whom do I toil and bereave my soul of enjoyment?” This too is futile—a miserable task.

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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