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

And though one may be overpowered, two can resist. Moreover, a cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

And if the one strengthen himself, the two stand against him; and the threefold cord is not hastily broken.

And if a [man] overpower the one, the two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.