Ecclesiastes 4:7-12

7I observed yet another example of something meaningless under the sun.

8This is the case of a man who is all alone, without a child or a brother, yet who works hard to gain as much wealth as he can. But then he asks himself, “Who am I working for? Why am I giving up so much pleasure now?” It is all so meaningless and depressing.

9Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.

10If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.

11Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm. But how can one be warm alone?

12A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.