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Berean Standard Bible

“Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm; but how can one keep warm alone?”

Ecclesiastes 4:11

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After describing the lonely worker, the Teacher praises partnership in Ecclesiastes 4. He gives several examples of how two are better than one, including help when someone falls.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm; but how can one keep warm alone?

World English Bible (WEB)

Again, if two lie together, then they have warmth; but how can one keep warm alone?

King James Version (KJV)

Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone?

American Standard Version (ASV)

Again, if two lie together, then they have warmth; but how can one be warm [alone]?

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

So again, if two are sleeping together they are warm, but how may one be warm by himself?

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

También si dos durmieren juntos, se calentarán; mas ¿cómo se calentará uno solo?

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Además, en noche fría, dos bajo una frazada mutuamente se dan calor; pero, ¿cómo se calentará el solitario?

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