9 Two are better than one, because they get a good return for their effort.
10 For if they fall, the one will lift up his companion. But oy to the one who falls and has no one to lift him up!
11 Furthermore, if two lie together, then they will be warm. But how can one keep warm alone?
12 Though a man might overpower one, two can stand against him. Moreover a threefold cord cannot be quickly broken.
13 Better is a poor but wise youth than an old and foolish king who no longer knows how to take warning.
14 For he came out of prison to become king—though he was born poor in his kingdom.
15 I considered all the living that walk under the sun as well as the next youth who stands in his place.