Ecclesiastes 4:9

Translations

Modern

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.

Traditional

Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.

Literal

Two are better than the one, because there is for them a good wage for their toil;

Latin

Melius est ergo duos esse simul quam unum; habent enim emolumentum societatis suæ.

Original

Hebrew

English

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.

Notes

Ecclesiastes 4:9–12

Two are better than one: The solitary man (Ecclesiastes 4:8) reminds us of the benefits of partnerships in business and personal life.

Ecclesiastes 3:16–5:7

This section discusses various topics, such as justice, humans and animals, oppression, moderation, companionship, politics, and worship.

Related verses

Proverbs 27:17
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
Genesis 2:18
The LORD God also said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make for him a suitable helper.”
1 Corinthians 12:18–21
But in fact, God has arranged the members of the body, every one of them, according to His design.
Mark 6:7
Then Jesus called the Twelve to Him and began to send them out two by two, giving them authority over unclean spirits.
Numbers 11:14
I cannot carry all these people by myself; it is too burdensome for me.
John 4:36
Already the reaper draws his wages and gathers a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may rejoice together.
Ruth 2:12
May the LORD repay your work, and may you receive a rich reward from the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have taken refuge.”
Acts 13:2
While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”
Exodus 4:14–16
Then the anger of the LORD burned against Moses, and He said, “Is not Aaron the Levite your brother? I know that he can speak well, and he is now on his way to meet you. When he sees you, he will be glad in his heart.
Haggai 1:14
So the LORD stirred the spirit of Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, as well as the spirit of all the remnant of the people. And they came and began the work on the house of the LORD of Hosts, their God,
2 John 1:8
Watch yourselves, so that you do not lose what we have worked for, but that you may be fully rewarded.
Acts 15:39–40
Their disagreement was so sharp that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus,

Glossary

Book of Ecclesiastes

Topics

Being Alone Fellowship: General Scriptures Concerning Friendship: General Scriptures Concerning Helpmate Partnership Sisters Togetherness Union: Advantages of Wanting to Get Married Working Together

Ecclesiastes 4:9

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