7Then I returned, and I saw vanity under the sun.Then I returned and saw vanity under the sun.
8There is one alone, and there is not a second; yea, he hath neither child nor brother: yet is there no end of all his labour; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither saith he, For whom do I labour, and bereave my soul of good? This is also vanity, yea, it is a sore travail.There is one who is alone, and he has neither son nor brother. There is no end to all of his labor, neither are his eyes satisfied with wealth. “For whom then, do I labor and deprive my soul of enjoyment?” This also is vanity. Yes, it is a miserable business.
9Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor.
10For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up.For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him who is alone when he falls, and doesn’t have another to lift him up.
11Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone?Again, if two lie together, then they have warmth; but how can one keep warm alone?
12And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.If a man prevails against one who is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
13Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king who doesn’t know how to receive admonition any more.
14For out of prison he cometh to reign; whereas also he that is born in his kingdom becometh poor.For out of prison he came out to be king; yes, even in his kingdom he was born poor.