Holman Christian Standard Bible

Ecclesiastes 4:12-15 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

12. And if someone overpowers one person, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not easily broken.

13. Better is a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer pays attention to warnings.

14. For he came from prison to be king, even though he was born poor in his kingdom.

15. I saw all the living, who move about under the sun, follow a second youth who succeeds him.