10. If either should fall, one can pick up the other. But how miserable are those who fall and don’t have a companion to help them up!
11. Also, if two lie down together, they can stay warm. But how can anyone stay warm alone?
12. Also, one can be overpowered, but two together can put up resistance. A three-ply cord doesn’t easily snap.
13. A poor but wise youth is better than an old and foolish king, who no longer listens to advice.
14. He emerged from prison to become king, even though during his rule a poor child is born.
15. I saw all who live and walk under the sun following the next youth who would rise to take his place.
16. There was no counting the number of people he ruled, but those who came later aren’t happy with him. This too is pointless and a chasing after wind.