9 Two people are better than one. They can help each other in everything they do.
10 Suppose someone falls down. Then his friend can help him up. But suppose the man who falls down doesn't have anyone to help him up. Then feel sorry for him!
11 Or suppose two people lie down together. Then they'll keep warm. But how can one person keep warm alone?
12 One person could be overpowered. But two people can stand up for themselves. And a rope made out of three cords isn't easily broken.
13 A poor but wise young man is better off than an old but foolish king. That king doesn't pay attention to a warning anymore.
14 The young man might have come from prison to become king. Or he might have been born poor within the kingdom but still became king.
15 I saw that everyone was following the young man who had become the new king.